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“I try to do things with a flow and never square peg/round hole something. Why force it? Water flows over a rock. It doesn’t just stop when it hits an obstacle; it moves around it, right? That’s how it is with life. It’s my religion, my belief system. Whether it be a bus or a movie or a home or how I parent, that’s in everything I do.”

- Jeremy Renner for Men‘s Health (2021)

Boys don’t cry (and look at where that got us)

So this year I’ll be taking part in the Distinguished Gentleman’s ride* for prostate cancer and men’s mental health.

1 in 4 men die from suicide. 510,000 men die every year. Most of us know somebody who is already a victim, and if you don’t? Then you’re very lucky for the time being.

I may seem blunt on this post, but this is a blunt problem. Unfortunately men, from the cot to the coffin, have…

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Arthritis is one of the most painful experience that many men and women are suffering from, it is an inflammation of the joints. Moreover it can affect one joint or multiple joints. Basically there are two types of Arthritis namely osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

Worldwide research states that the symptoms of arthritis usually develop over-time but it may also appear suddenly and in adults above 65 years, it is quite common. It can also develop in younger adults too. Apparently Arthritis is more common in women than men and in people who are overweight.

Prime Causes of Arthritis:

Cartilage is a firm but strong connective tissue in your joints. Cartilage protects the joints by absorbing shock and pressure created by you when you move and put pressure on them. Some forms of arthritis comes into existence after slow reduction of cartilage.

OA ; that is one of the most common form of arthritis is caused by normal wear and tear of cartilage tissue and the risk may be higher if you have a family issue.

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RA ; is one of the most common form of arthritis caused due to autoimmune disorder. It generally occurs when the immune system of your body itself attacks the tissues of the body. The autoimmune system attacks Synovium , a soft tissue in your joints. Synovium produces a liquid that nourishes the cartilage and lubricates the joints.

Symptoms of Arthritis:

Joint Pain

Stiffness

Range of motion may decrease

Redness of skin around the joints

Worse symptoms in the morning in most of the cases

Many experience a loss of appetite

Decrease on Red Blood Cell count

Joint deformity

Inflammation in the activity of immune system

Risk Factors for Arthritis:

In some cases where the genes are inherited from ancestors, there is a great risk of injury from specific activities. Some may break their bones while playing etc.

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Signs of Arthritis that You must notice:

In case when large joints are involved, such as knee, there can be loss of cartilage with limitation of motion from the joint damage.

And when Arthritis affects small joints in fingers, there can be bone growth, loss of hand grip and grip strength of the hand. Moreover Rheumatic can also cause symptoms affecting various organs of the body that do not directly involve the joints.

Diagnosis of Arthritis and Why it is important:

The first step in the diagnosis starts when the patient meets the doctor face to face so that the doctor will review the history of the ongoing symptoms. If you are currently staying in India and want to book an appointment for your treatment of your arthritis problem you can also directly call @ +91 - 8948209775 to meet Dr. Kumar Gaurav . The doctor will ask questions about or examine other parts for inflammation and deformity and signs of diseases that can affect other parts of your body.

Certain tests of  blood, urine, joint fluid, and/or X-ray tests might be ordered.

As far as treatment is concerned earlier and accurate diagnosis can help to prevent irreversible damage and disability and you have the best option to go for Homoeopathy as you will get rid of the side effects and can get complete curable treatment from Dr. Kumar Gaurav if you book an appointment and visit him at his clinic at the early stage of Arthritis.

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Ashwaghanda also known as Withania somnifera and also known as Indian ginseng and winter cherry, is a plant valued for centuries in India. Ashwagandha churna refers to the powdered form of ashwagandha.

Ayurvedic practitioners have long used its leaves, roots and berries to treat anemia, chronic inflammatory diseases, exhaustion, depression, anxiety, arthritis, and diabetes among other conditions. Ashwagandha is sometimes used as a poultice to relieve pain as well.

Ashwagandha possesses anti-inflammatory characteristics which may slow the progression of cartilage damage in osteoarthritis. Moreover, animal studies demonstrate that the plant may improve insulin sensitivity in type 2 diabetes.

Rare side effects may include diarrhea, nausea, skin irritation and abdominal pain. Ashwagandha seems to increase the sedative qualities of barbiturates. Speak with a physician before using ashwagandha, as it may interact with prescription or over-the-counter medicines.

Here are some of the benefits of eating Ashwagandha Churna that you must know:

Ashwagandha acts as a general body tonic; it makes you stronger and healthier. It is one of the most important ingredients of Chyawanprash (Ayurvedic preparation for immunity, health, and vitality). In addition to boosting your overall immunity, Ashwagandha also acts as an anti-cancer agent as it slows the growth of cancerous tumors.

Ashwagandha is used as an aphrodisiac as well since it supports sexual health. Ashwagandha had aphrodisiac properties and people use it as a medication to improve vitality and fertility. It also helps in increasing sperm count and also the quality of sperms.

Ashwagandha translates to “smell of a horse”, in Sanskrit. It is believed that a person who consumes Ashwagandha will gain horse-like strength and vitality. In Ayurveda, Ashwagandha is referred to as Balya, which means giving strength in conditions like general debility. It is known to improve energy, increase stamina and endurance and fight fatigue. It nourishes all the body tissues, including the joints, bones, and nerves. It is also good for people who do physical labor or exercise a lot, to help the body adapt to physical stress.

Ashwagandha is perfect for those who suffer from stress and anxiety as it inhibits high levels of cortisol, ‘the stress hormone’. It helps in relieving physical and mental stress and overcome depression. Ashwagandha helps promote relaxation as it is a natural adaptogen. It nourishes the nerves and improves nerve function to help you maintain calm during stressful situations. It helps in providing nourishment to the brain for its better function and greater ability to work and is known as a mood-boosting herb.

It helps in mental and physical stress. We may say it is anti inflammatory and anti free radical. Useful in joint pains, emancipation as well as obesity. It is used in combination with other drugs as per the texts of Ayurveda ( yoga Vidhi). As for churns, I do not know which text it is following. It is being used for treating cancer in AVS Kottakkal, has been tested and found beneficial by AIIMS Delhi as well, not that treatment at AVS need any other certification.

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The Routine:

I’m giving away this basic diet plan that many dietitians give out and many athletes, such as Michael Phelps, use. I really don’t care if you do it or not - I can’t make you work hard, and once you adjust it isn’t hard work.

Talk to your Doctor:

If you’re reading this then chances are that you already have concerns regarding your diet. Be sensible. Especially if you have a known injury or condition that might impair your ability to exercise or eat properly. 

The First Thing To Do:

Make sure that you are actually overweight. Females in particular tend to deem themselves overweight when they aren’t. Check your BMI. If you can’t read your BMI properly from a lack of know how, don’t Google it! This is something for you to ask your GP/Doctor/Nurse to check out. Keep in mind that nurses can only give advice and opinions. To my knowledge they aren’t qualified to give educated and fully informed advice to someone.

Step #1 - Moderation:

I can’t say anything more than moderation is the key to this diet. You need to limit how much you eat and how often you eat it. Not the things you eat. 

Ideally you should be eating 3 small meals a day and 3 snacks throughout the day. But I can’t tell you how much you  should eat. If you are around 95 kg then I would recommend about 15-20 grams of whatever you want for breakfast, to 30-40 grams of whatever you want for lunch and dinner.

You should be eating once every 2-3 hours. So if you wake up at 10AM you eat 15 grams of cereal and by 11AM, perhaps eat a snack (such as a banana) and by 1PM you should be eating 30 grams of lunch.

But it is all dependent on how much is actually best for you. You should figure out how much you eat and adjust it accordingly. 

Youcan have things like McDonalds every now and again. Once a week isn’t even horrible. You have to stick to eating 30-40 grams of whatever you want and instead of ordering fizzy drinks you order the light/zero equivalent of them. If you order juice instead; that is better. But people tend to go full-pelt into their diets too fast and then just crash.

Step #2 - Exercise:

Exercise is the Yang to moderation’s Yin. You need balance in life. 

The minimum anyone should really be exercising, in my opinion, is 4 times a week.

If your goal is weight loss you shouldn’t be hitting the weight bench. Lifting adds muscle, so just lifting weights is not ideal. Even if you mix in weight lifting with cardiovascular exercises such as running, it isn’t great because when you gain muscle it makes it difficult to determine how much weight you have actually lost.

I’d recommend you do four 30 minutes + (dependent on how fit you are) sessions of cardio a week. Running and swimming are both examples of cardio exercises. 

I, personally, prefer swimming. When you have good swimming technique swimming is generally much better for your body, can burn higher rates of calories when you swim for the same amount of time you run (although this is dependent on how good of a runner or swimmer you are) and it is generally better for your metabolic system.

Step #3 - Hobbies:

A hobby can be really beneficial to getting in shape. It makes exercise fun for those who don’t think it is. Hobbies don’t have to be serious, here is a list of hobbies that are fun and are labelled on how intense of a sport it is. (Keep in mind this is my opinion on the sport’s intensity - it might vary in your experience):

• Longboarding/Skateboarding. (Light)
• Archery (Light)

• Tennis (Mild)
• Badminton (Mild)
• Surfing (Mild)

• Kickboxing/Thai Boxing (Intense)
• Judo (Intense)
• American Football/Rugby (Intense)
• Swimming (Light/Mild/Intense - Controllable)

Enjoy:

Feel free to use this, or not to use it. I hope it helps!

Xu Kai - Men’s Health 2021