Regular Exercise extends your Life Span

A new research study revealed that as little as 15 minutes of exercise daily can extend your life span by as much as three years

Taiwanese researchers surveyed more than 400,000 study applicants in a 12-year period, where patients self-reported their weekly workout routine and were then categorized in one of the five groups: inactive, low, medium, high or very high exercise routine. 

The research revealed that individuals in the low-exercise group, who spent minimum of 15 minutes on fitness per day, reduced their risk of dying by 10 per cent and had a three-year longer life expectancy than the inactive group. More exercise led to greater life gains. Every added 15 minutes of daily exercise further reduced all-cause death rates by 4%. 

Exercise reduces disease and death dramatically for all major progressive diseases. According to a study involving over 13,000 participants cited by Ray Kurzweil in The Future of Aging, the overall death rate for moderate exercisers was 60% less than the sedentary group–and the high fitness group scored much better. Yet some 70% of Americans do not participate in any type of physical activity.

Exercise is critical to help dodge or reduce diabetes as well as most other diseases. According to the American Diabetes Association, exercising moderately for only thirty minutes a day coupled with a 5-10% reduction in body weight resulted in an astonishing 58% reduction in diabetes.

News Source: Times of India, & Xango

Goa Spice Farms – Enhance some Flavor this monsoon

Goa India beaches are among the world’s best retreat destinations to relish your vacation. This monsoon, add some zing to your travel to Goa by visiting the Spice Farms. 

The Goa Spice Farms are tropical gardening plantations where varieties of spices are cultured for travel purposes. From betel nuts to bulk spices like pepper, nutmeg and chilies are cultivated in numerous spice farms across Goa.

These spice farms which are sited on the foothills of the Western Ghats, are situated at the eastern side of Goa. Nearly all spice farms offer an accompanied tour which would contain a traditional welcome and a welcome drink, visit of the spice farm and a traditional meal. Some also offer lodging conveniences for a complete experience.

Some Noteworthy Spice Farms in Goa are –

Sahakari Spice Farm - Sahakari Spice Farm is situated amongst lush green environs at Curti near Ponda. The Spice Farm is sheltered by thick timberland with a scent of the spices coming from the shrubs grown around everywhere in the farm. The farm provides awareness about diversity of spices and their remedial values.

Pascoal Organic Spice Village - Pascoal Organic Spice Village is enclosed by woodland and is located on the banks of river Khandepar. The Farm shelters three chief plantations of coconut, cashew and areca nuts, inter-planted with spices.

Savoi Plantation - Savoi Plantation is situated in the village of Savoi, 25 kms from the Panjim. Various tours are available which include a demonstrator of old-style beetle nut plucking and many more activities. The Farm serves old-fashioned Goan ‘Saraswat’ food served in mud vessels and banana leaf plates. 

So visit Goan Spice Farms this monsoon and explore a whole new biosphere. JiyoLife

Chocolate – The perfect ingredient

Chocolate – the name itself captivates our senses. Along with being amazing to taste, chocolate also revealed to have many health profits.  Something that we truly love eating and that it is in fact good for our health. So if you adore chocolate, here are some of the reasons for you to indulge in chocolate.

Dark Chocolate is the best – Dark Chocolate is considered to have antioxidants. These antioxidants toughen our immune structures by fighting free radicals in our body. Free radicals are guilty for many auto immune infections and for helping irritation in the body. By eating chocolate, we can encounter these free radicals and keep our body in a healthy state.

A recent study showed that Chocolate has an anti-aging influence as well as control over heart disease. Moreover, Chocolate also helps in lowering the process of carcinogenesis which roots cancer to form in the body. Dark Chocolate consists of flavonoids which maneuvers carcinogens in our bodies. 

Numerous other constituents in chocolate help develop or control your health like Magnesium which helps in regulating the nervous, cardiac and intestinal systems. While apart from its common observation, the ingredient Theobromine helps in preventing tooth decay. 

So pamper yourself in chocolate, but remember – Excess of anything is unsafe, so keep the chocolate levels in control. - JiyoLife

Scented Candles: Light up your Mood

In this hectic life, work pressure takes toll on your mind & body. We often feel stressed and exhausted with the kind of lifestyle we live. Scented candles are the perfect way to wipe away your day’s anxiety. They are pulsating & help you relax by soothing your mind, your body & your soul.
Scented Candles are gaining further popularity in the urban world. They help you create a passionate or cheerful atmosphere and also pacify and soothe us or lift our moods. A study has revealed how perfumed candles and scented incense can help you lower your stress level along with calming your blood pressure. Burning a scented candle while you relax taking a bath is pleasurable. 

Why Scented Candles?

Soothes Blood Pressure – A study reveals that scents released by aromatherapy candles can help provisionally lower blood pressure. When a scented candle activates your blood pressure to descent, you feel more stress-free and are likely to be in a healthier frame of mind.

Battle Sleeplessness – The Scents help you relax your nervous system and relaxes your body letting you sleep better. Lavender and sandalwood scents are known to comfort your senses and reduce uneasiness. When you sleep sound at night, you feel more revitalized and active during your day.

Enlighten your positive side - Inhaling the fragrance of scented candles can give depression victims momentary relief. Various scents such as lemon & jasmine help enhance the moods by steering the endocrine system, triggering the mind to discharge tension, anxiety and destructive emotions.

Enhance Dynamism in your body - Aromatherapy candles also brighten your mood by stimulating your dynamism levels. Citrus scents like grapefruit, orange and lemon help you sense more excitement and convey energetic and optimistic vibes all through the day.

These candles are made using vital oils of plants and flowers. The perfume from the candle can truly help you unwind.  So the next time you are having one of those days when nothing seems right, light up a scented candle and chill out– Jiyo Life

Holiday Time– Keep Technology Away

21st century is an age where our businesses cannot be run without computers and cell phones. Even when we want to take a break from work & retreat on a holiday, we tend to stay linked to our work, thanks to one thing that has transformed our lives– technology.

There are not many of us who can disagree to the fact that we have a habit of checking emails or social networking sites even when we are on a holiday. According to a recent study, it was found that more than 63% of working professionals went operational during their vacation and only about 15% of them could stay away from using the internet during their vacation

Here are a few pointers you can follow in order to make your holiday pleasurable:

• Keep the phone away– Carry your phones with you only when necessary. Try not to use your phone when you are out exploring, doing something wild or just chilling at the beach. 
• Clear your mailbox– Clear your office mailbox before you leave for your holiday. Flag important communications or forward them to a coworker who can keep an eye on them on your behalf while you are gone. 
• Set up the Vacation Auto Response– Fix up your automatic reply declaring that you are on holiday so that individuals will not presume that you would answer back. 
• No Gadgets– Keep all your internet gadgets away like laptops and smart phones. Switch your smart phone for a simple phone that cannot link to the internet.

The greatest thing to do is to go out and enjoy! Odds are that the more you enjoy, the less you feel the need to stay connected to your work. So scrap away the stress and enjoy your vacation.