Can Omega 3 Help You Lose Weight?

 

Carrying around excess weight is a burden for many people. It does horrible things for your health and can make you feel bad. Many people also believe that they are disgusting and unattractive. Luckily, there is a lot you can do to help yourself if you are suffering from too much weight, including taking omega three fish oil.

Common activities for helping yourself to lose weight include a healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables, and low in fats and sugars.

While this may seem like common sense, the important thing to remember is to be consistent. Many people will eat healthy for a little bit, but then give up when they mess up a little. If you splurge now and then, it does not mean give up altogether. You just need to pull yourself together and move on.

You should also be exercising regularly in such a way that you are getting your heart rate up. This may simply mean walking for you, or it could be running or another form of exercise. The point is that whatever you do, you should be engaging in physical activity three to five times a week for a period of twenty minutes, and be getting your heart rate up.

This way, you will be working to lose weight. Also, make sure that you are getting a decent amount of sleep. Many people need a full eight hours of sleep to function properly and perform well. You are likely no exception.

Now on to Omega three fish oils. You can use these to help you lose weight. The fatty acids, DHA, and EPA reduce triglyceride levels in the body. As a result, they can help with controlling bad cholesterol and obesity. The three fats have been shown by many studies to help with weight loss.

Balance your diet with nutritional supplements like fish oils with omega three to aid you in your weight loss goal. Do not try to use plant oils instead, as they are filled with saturated fat content so are not good for people who are trying to lose weight. They also lower blood pressure greatly if taken in too large an amount.

There it is diet, exercise, and taking omega three fish oil supplements will help you to shed those pounds and be a healthier, more attractive you!

The New Reality - You should know about sugar

 

Now is the time you should know more information about sugar. I am referring more to your intake of sugar via everyday foods, and some of which you may even think is “healthy”! 

Taking sugar in tea or coffee is one thing – we choose to add it, we can “see” we are adding it, we know it’s in there, and we now how much is in there.

However, “taking sugar” in every day foods is something quite different, and something many people are completely unaware of. 

If you eat any of the following foods on a regular basis (cereal bars, cereals, sauces, soups, bottled water (!!), chocolate, canned drinks etc.), you most definitely “do take sugar”! 

I think some of this list is going to shock you – it did me, and I am rarely shocked these days with regards to modern-day diets and frankenstein foods!

This is by no means an exhaustive list, and even if you don’t eat these particular foods, it’s worth simply noting and being more aware of just how sugar makes it’s way into every area of modern-day food manufacturing.

This insidious ingredient is a known causative factor in modern-day disease and obesity, contributing significantly to weight problems, difficulty in losing weight, blood sugar disorders, digestive problems and even mood disorders.

I urge you all to be much more aware of your own sugar intake and simply keep it to an absolute minimum!

The following information on sugar content is for either a standard size or serving of the listed food, unless otherwise stated…

Cereal bars and chocolate bars

Nutri Grain cereal bar – 12.0g or 2.4 tsp of sugar

Nature Valley Crunch Bar – 12.0g or 2.4 tsp of sugar

Small Galaxy Bar – 25.5g or 5.1 tsp of sugar

Special K Bar – 8g or 1.4 tsp of sugar

Rice Krispies Squares – 10g or 2 tsp of sugar

Snickers Bar – 26.2g or 5.2 tsp of sugar

Mars Bar – 34.6g or 7 tsp of sugar

Eat Natural Bar – 14% glucose which equates to 4.9 tsp of sugar

Sesame Snaps – 15.9g or 3.1 tsp of sugar

Sauces

Jar of Dolmio sauce (750g) – 50.2g or 10 tsp of sugar

Jar of Loyd Grossman Pasta Sauce (350g) – 16.8g or 3.4 tsp of sugar

Jar of Seeds of Change Organic Pasta Sauce – Tomato & Chilli – 29.4g or 5.9 tsp of sugar

Soups and one pot meals…

Heinz Tomato Soup (200g or 1/2 can) – 9.8g or 2 tsp of sugar

Tesco Classic Cream of Tomato (1/2 carton) – 15.5g or 3.1 tsp of sugar

Tomato and Basil Soup (1/2 carton) – 14.6g or 2.9 tsp of sugar

Covent Garden Butternut Squash soup (1/2 carton) – 6.3g or 1.2 tsp of sugar

Pot of Waitrose “Love Life” Prawn Jambalaya – 11.2g or 2.2 tsp of sugar

Pot of Waitrose “Love Life” Prawn Laksa – 11.2g or 2.2 tsp of sugar

Pot of Waitrose “Love Life” Moroccan Chicken and Chickpea – 15.6g or 3.1 tsp of sugar

Bottled waters, juices and canned drinks

Glaceau Vitamin Water – 23g or 4.6 tsp of sugar

Glass of Tropicana orange juice (200ml) – 20g or 4 tsp of sugar

Can of Coca Cola – 35g or 10 tsp of sugar

Can of Red Bull – 11g or 2.2 tsp of sugar

Breakfast cereals (45g servings)

Dorset Simply Delicious Muesli – 13.2g or 2.6 tsp of sugar

Dorset Honey Granola – 11.6g sugar or 2.3 tsp of sugar

Alpen Original Muesli – 10.4g or 2.1 tsp of sugar

Special K Red Berries – 10.4g or 2.1 tsp of sugar

Kelloggs Crunchy Nut – 16g or 3.2 tsp of sugar

Kelloggs Fruit and Fibre – 11g or 2.2 tsp of sugar

* How to check the amount of sugar in your foods… It’s very easy to check for sugar content. On the Nutrition Label, look at the Carbohydrate content, which will be given in grams. 

Then look just below it at the “Of which sugars”. Note this number in grams, and divide by 5. This will give you the sugar content in teaspoons. N.B. 5 grams = 1 tsp

Insurance Scheme for Health Workers Fighting COVID-19

 Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package: Insurance Scheme for Health Workers 

Fighting COVID-19

Below are few questions and answers on understanding importance of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package: Insurance Scheme for Health Workers Fighting COVID-19.

Question 1: What does this Scheme cover? 

Answer:     This accident insurance scheme covers;

                   • Loss of life due to COVID19, and 

                    • Accidental death on account of COVID-19 related duty.

Question 2: What is the definition of Accident? 

Answer:  An accident is sudden, unforeseen and involuntary event caused by external, visible and violent means.

Question 3: Who all are covered under the scheme? 

Answer: Public healthcare providers including community health workers, who may have to be in direct contact and care of COVID-19 patients and who may be at risk of being impacted by this. 

        • Private hospital staff and retired /volunteer /local urban bodies/ contracted /daily wage /ad-hoc/outsourced staff requisitioned by States/ Central hospitals/ autonomous hospitals of Central/ States/UTs, AIIMS and INIs/ hospital of Central Ministries can also be drafted for COVID 19 related responsibilities.

Question 4: Who can be a volunteer under this scheme? 

Answer: Volunteers are those who are drafted by the Government Official authorized by Central/State/ UT Government for care and may have come in direct contact of the COVID-19 patient

Question 5: Who are ‘Private persons’ under this scheme? 

Answer:  Private persons are those who are engaged by both public & private health care institutions/organization through an agency and were deployed /drafted for care and may have come in direct contact of the COVID-19 patient (with the proof that the service of the agencies were engaged by the institution/organization)

Question 6: When does insurance coverage policy begins and ends? 

Answer: The duration of the policy is for a period of 90 days, starting from March 30, 2020.

Question 7: Is there any age-limit for health workers under this scheme? 

Answer:  There’s no age limit for this scheme. 

Question 8: Is individual enrolment required? 

Answer:  Individual enrolment is not required

Question 9: Whether an individual is required to pay any premium to be eligible under the scheme? 

• The entire amount of premium for this scheme is being borne by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India.

Question 10: What is the benefit available to the insured persons?

• INR 50 LAKHS will be paid to the claimant of the insured person. 

Question 11: Is COVID-19 laboratory test mandatory for claiming the benefit?

• Laboratory report certifying positive medical test is required for loss of life on account of COVID-19. However, it is not required in case of Accidental loss of life on account of COVID-19 related duty. 

Question 12: Whether expenses incurred on treatment or during quarantine are covered under the scheme? 

• Any type of expenses related to treatment or quarantine is not covered. 

Question 13: If a person is having another Personal accident policy or life insurance policy, what is the effect of the same on claim under this policy? 

• The benefit/claim under this policy is in addition to the amount payable under any other policies. 

Question 14: Documents required to claim benefits under this scheme? 

a. In case of Loss of life due to COVID19 following documents are required: 

    I. Claim form duly filled and signed by the nominee/claimant. 

    II. Identity proof of Deceased (Certified copy) 

    III. Identity proof of the Claimant (Certified copy) 

    IV. Proof of relationship between the Deceased and the Claimant (Certified copy) 

    V. Laboratory Report certifying having tested Positive for COVID-19 (in Original or Certified copy) 

    VI. Death summary by the Hospital where death occurred (in case death occurred in hospital) (Certified copy). 

    VII. Death Certificate (in Original) 

    VIII. Certificate by the Healthcare Institution/ organization/ office that the deceased was an employee of /engaged by the institution and was deployed/drafted for care and may have come in direct contact of the COVID-19 patient. 

For community health care workers, the Certificate should be from Medical Officer of Primary Health Centre (PHC) that ASHA/ASHA Facilitator was drafted for work related to COVID-19. 

b. In case of Accidental loss of life on account of COVID-19 related duty following documents are required: 

    I. Claim form duly filled and signed by the nominee/claimant. 

    II. Identity proof of Deceased (Certified copy) 

    III. Identity proof of the Claimant (Certified copy) 

    IV. Proof of relationship between the Deceased and the Claimant (Certified copy) 

    V. Death summary by the Hospital where death occurred (in case death occurred in hospital) Page | 3 (Certified copy). 

    VI. Death Certificate (in Original) 

    VII. Post-mortem Report (Certified copy) 

    VIII. Cancelled Cheque (desirable) (in Original) 

    IX. FIR (Certified copy) X. Certificate by the Healthcare Institution/ organization/ office that the deceased was an employee of /engaged by the institution and had an accidental loss of life on account of COVID-19 related duty. 

Question 15: Whom to contact in case of any claim?

The institution/department the insured person was working for has to be informed. Insurance company also be intimated at email id nia.312000@newindia.co.in

Question 16: What is the process of submission of claim?

• The claimant needs to fill up claim form along with necessary documents as prescribed and submit the same to Healthcare Institution/ organization/ office where the deceased was an employee of /engaged by the institution.

• The respective institution will give necessary certification and forward it to competent authority. Competent authority for State/UT is Director General Health Services /Director Health Services/ Director Medical Education or any other Official specifically authorised by the State/UT Government for this purpose. Competent authority for Central Government, Central Autonomous / PSU Hospitals, AIIMS, INIs and Hospitals of other Central Ministries is Director or Medical Superintendent or Head of the concerned institution. 

• Competent authority will forward and submit claim to the insurance company for approval. 

Question 17: Whom to contact from insurance company?

Divisional office CDU 312000 of The New India Assurance Co.Ltd. located at B-401, Ansal Chambers 1, Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi-110066. 

Contact persons:- 

1. Mrs.Sarika Arora, Divisional Manager, email sarika.arora@newindia.co.in or nia.312000@newindia.co.in 

2. Mr.N.Ravi Rao, Deputy Manager, email id ravin.rao@newindia.co.in or niadelbroker20@gmail.com 

3.Mr.Yogendra Singh Tanwar, Administrative Officer email id yogendra.tanwar@newindia.co.in

COVID-19 Travel Guidelines in India flights trains ship bus inter-state travel

 Guidelines for domestic travel (flight/train/ship/ bus inter-state travel)

1. Background Union government has not recommended any restrictions on inter-state travel in the context of COVID-19. Further, States were allowed to develop their own protocols with regards to quarantine and isolation as per their assessment. It has come to notice that certain States, however, have imposed negative RT-PCR testing reports as a criterion for point of entry in their states. 

Presently, we are seeing a declining trajectory of cases across the country after a peak in reported cases during mid-May as part of the second wave. With a view to facilitate inter-State travel, while observing required precautions, the guidelines for domestic travel (flight/train/ship/bus inter-state travel) are revised so as to have a uniform protocol for domestic travel across the country.

2. Scope These guidelines are applicable to all States/UTs so as to facilitate inter-state travel. Based on the evolving scenario of COVID-19, including evidence of mutant variant within India or outside, the guidelines may warrant suitable revision to institute appropriate public health measures also. 

3. General Advisory to all passengers People must follow required health protocols, as detailed below, whenever there is a need to travel: 

    i. Passengers should self-monitor their health and travel only when they have no symptoms related to COVID-19. 

    ii. All passengers shall follow COVID appropriate behavior at all times which includes use of mask/face cover, hand hygiene and physical distancing of six feet (do gaj ki doori) as far as feasible. Masks/face covers must be worn properly to cover nose and mouth. Touching the front portion of mask/face covers to be avoided. 

    iii. Avoid spitting in public places during travel.

    iv. All passengers shall be advised to download Arogya Setu app on their mobile devices.

    v. If they develop fever during travel, they shall report to cabin crew/TTE/bus conductor as the case may be. 

    vi. If they develop symptoms after reaching their final destination, they shall inform the District Surveillance Officer or the State/National Call Center (1075).

4. Advisory to Airports/Railway stations/Ports/Bus Stations

i. Suitable announcement about COVID-19 and Covid appropriate behaviour shall be made at airports/railway station/ports/bus terminals. Such announcements may include precautionary measures to be followed. 

ii. All passengers shall undergo thermal screening at the point of departure and only asymptomatic passengers are allowed to board the flight/train/ship/bus. 

iii. During boarding, all passengers shall use face covers/mask. They will also follow physical distancing, hand hygiene and respiratory hygiene (such as covering the mouth with elbow while coughing). 

iv. Suitable arrangements for ensuring availability of masks and hand sanitizers shall also be made at the Terminal. 

v. At airports/railway stations/ports/bus terminals required measures to ensure physical distancing shall be taken. 

vi. Proper provisioning for disposal of used masks, face shields, gloves etc. by passengers in covered bins shall be made at the airports/railway stations/ports/bus stations. Their disposal shall be in accordance with the guidelines issued by Central Pollution Control Board (available at: https://cpcb.nic.in/uploads/Projects/Bio-Medical-Waste/BMW-GUIDELINES-COVID_1.pdf) 

vii. Airports/railway stations/ports/bus terminals should be regularly sanitized/disinfected, and availability of soaps and sanitizers shall be ensured. 

viii. Thermal screening at exit points shall be arranged. 

ix. Asymptomatic passengers will be permitted to go with the advice that they shall self-monitor their health for 14 days. 

x. In case, passengers are detected with symptoms, there shall be an isolation room/holding area (with working oxygen facility with trained personnel) at the Terminals where such patients shall be kept and monitored till they are transferred to an appropriate health facility. 

For such purposes airport/railway station/ports/bus stations authorities shall provide for requisite PPEs, pulse oximeter, thermometer etc. and trained personnel to attend to these patients

5. Advisory to be adhered by Airlines/Railways/Ship/Bus operators and during travel 

i. Passengers wearing masks/ face covers only shall be allowed to travel. The masks/face covers must be worn properly to cover nose and mouth at all times. 

ii. The airlines/railways/ship/bus operators shall also keep a reserve of masks, face shield, handsanitizer etc. for passengers in case of non-availability/such items needs replacement. 

iii. There is no requirement of the usage of body coverall/apron for the passengers. 

iv. The staff manning the airline/railway coach/ship cabins/bus shall at all times wear masks, face shield, gloves and take other suitable precautions. 

v. Suitable announcement about COVID-19 including precautionary measures to be followed shall be made in flights/trains/ship/bus. 

vi. Operators shall make announcement for proper disposal of masks, gloves, face shields etc. 

vii. Passengers should follow hand hygiene and respiratory hygiene (such as covering the mouth with elbow while coughing) at all times. Page 3 of 3 

viii. Aircraft/trains/ships/buses should be regularly sanitized/disinfected, and availability of soap and water / sanitizers shall be ensured. 

ix. Information on Dos and Don'ts shall be provided along with tickets to the travelers by the agencies concerned. 

6. Advisory to States/UTs 

i. There shall be no restrictions on inter-State travel by air, rail, water, or road.

ii. In case RT-PCR or RAT tests are required prior to entry in a State, as notified by the State govt, the same must be publicized widely to maximize traveller convenience. 

iii. Asymptomatic persons who have been vaccinated with both doses of the COVID 19 vaccine and 15 days have lapsed since the administration of second dose of the vaccine and are in possession of the final vaccination certificate issued through the COWIN portal, such persons may be exempted from mandatory requirement of possessing a negative RTPCR report or RAT test on their entry into the State. 

iv. Passengers who are found symptomatic on arrival shall be subjected to Rapid Antigen Test at the Terminal to aid early identification. 

v. In the event of unusual surge in cases in any State/UT, the States/UTs may institute appropriate public health measures promptly. 

vi. States may implement additional restrictions, based on local requirements

Ways to Get Rid Of Spider Veins Naturally

Ways to Get Rid Of Spider Veins Naturally

Have you ever wondered how to get rid of spider veins naturally? or have you thought about a way to get rid of spider veins naturally ?

Have you decided or looking for select a right spider veins treatment for yourself ?

In this post, I would like to share few of natural tips which works wonders for your to get rid of spider veins in natural way

Please note that the following advice can be of help only if the condition is in beginning stage. In later stages, you’d have to go for a treatment.

Improve the circulation

Indulge in activities that aren’t too intense. The least you can do is, to sit with your legs elevated at all times. If you stand for long periods then take a break at regular intervals. Any activity that will help in increasing the circulation should be considered.

Keep your weight in check

Obesity is one of the main causes of conditions such as spider veins. If you think you are putting on weight, consult your doctor immediately, and choose the right healthy habits for yourself

Start using Compression stockings

Compression stockings are often prescribed to improve the circulation in the legs. They are easily available, at chemist stores. But you need to check with a spider veins specialist, about how long you need to wear them.

Get regular massages done

Getting body massages done by an expert is an easy and effective way of improving the circulation in the body.

Sleep on your back

People, who are suffering from spider veins, should try to sleep on their back and keep their legs elevated. This will increase the circulation of blood and also relive the pressure on the veins. They should avoid any positions in which the legs get strained.