Body Satva Essentials

By Body Satva Essentials Team          www.bodysatva.com We spend one-third of our lifetime sleeping!   Sleep is not a waste of time and we must allot adequate time for sleeping even if we have many important jobs to do. Sleep is as important as food and water for our survival. Getting enough quality sleep at the right time is very essential for leading a healthy life. Sleep is important for a number of brain functions. Sleep is a complex and dynamic process that plays a housekeeping role. During sleep tissues are repaired and toxins are removed from the brain and other organs. Sleep affects all tissues and systems in the body including metabolism, immune function, mood and performance.  Chronic lack of sleep or poor-quality sleep, increases the risk of disorders like hypertension, diabetes, obesity and depression. Sleep mechanisms Two internal biological mechanisms –circadian rhythm and homeostasis regulate sleep-wake patterns

By Body Satva Essentials Team                            www.bodysatva.com Even a little exercise is better than no exercise at any age. This article is a fervent plea to the young and old, to commence a planned exercise schedule and improve fitness. This is about disease free survival and preserving physical functions throughout life. It is not about increasing the life span or longevity. Prolong youth up to a very old age by leading an ‘enlightened and balanced life’ . The matter presented below has been summarized from the latest reports listed at the end of this article. “While total body weight may stay relatively stable over adult life, body composition changes occur that affect function. Sarcopenic obesity , associated with decreased muscle mass and increased subcutaneous fat, is prevalent and problematic in older adults. In addition, muscle quality (strength per kilogram of muscle mass) decreases in older obese adults, resulting in lower physical function, mobility, and qual

By Body Satva Team                                         www.bodysatva.com The unique nutritional needs of the exercising individual or the bodybuilder have been finally recognized by the Food and Nutrition Board of the Institutes of Medicine (IOM) of USA. The new recommendations are more or less in line with the prevailing practices in bodybuilding circles. The higher intake of Protein by Bodybuilders was always viewed with skepticism and there was immense speculation about potential side effects. The recommendations will put all speculation to rest. For the benefit of our readers the recommendations for exercising individuals are listed below: Protein About   10%-35%   of daily energy needs should be met by Proteins. Another way of fulfilling this need is to consume   1.2 gms to 1.8 gms per kilogram of bodyweight   depending on the level of physical activity. It is interesting to note that the IOM has mentioned ‘per kg bodyweight’ and not lean body mass as was the practice.

By Body Satva Team          www.bodysatva.com www.bodysatva.com The way our body handles the macronutrients, carbohydrates, proteins and fats is very fascinating. Here we shall try to present a layman’s way to understand this complex and fascinating series of mechanisms. The demands of survival during periods of famine have caused various adaptations due to which we have survived through the ages. The way human beings handle money, could be a very useful analogy to understand the complex processes. The body spends energy the way an ‘absolute miser’ would spend money. Intake of macronutrients can be considered as earnings. This ‘absolute miser’ has devised various means of storing his wealth. He never ever spends more than what is necessary. Even if there are huge stores of wealth, he will cut down expenditure drastically to preserve and increase the stores. This ‘thrifty’ habit of the body served us well over the ages. Today, it is turning into a liability because the huge

  By Body Satva  Essentials Team      www.bodysatva.com www.bodysatva.com Do you wish to have an athletic body? Do you wish to get rid of that ugly fat around your belly and all over the body? Do wish you could play football or cricket with your children or grandchildren? Do you wish that people should admire your looks and energy levels at the workplace? If the answer is yes to any of the above questions, this article is for you. The threshold is based on well known facts and published findings of numerous authorities. The TEDIF Protocol takes us closer to nature’s design and helps to invoke the inbuilt power of our genetic programs. The TEDIF Protocol involves a little extra effort in terms of   Duration, Intensity and Frequency   of Exercise. Over the past 50,000 years our genes have changed very little. Our genes are best suited for   frequent eating and frequent short bursts of intense activity coupled with rest periods and frequent low intensity activities of varyin

By Body Satva Essentials Team       www.bodysatva.com “We are what we repeatedly do” - Aristotle Your   MO st   F requent   I ntense   A ctivity,   MOFIA   will determine the size, strength and shape of your muscles. Your MOFIA will have an impact on your posture, walking style, gait, body confidence and overall physical appearance. MOFIA benefits include a muscular and slim athletic physique, a healthy complexion, an active sex life and long-term good health. Our genes are best suited for   frequent short bursts of intense activity followed by feeding and rest apart from frequent low intensity activities of varying durations ,   during daytime . The body has an elaborate system of signaling molecules, which enable us to do exercise and also help our muscles to adapt to exercise, stress and the environment. To protect us from periods of starvation there is an even more extensive signaling system, which tunes our speed of metabolism to the availability of food, and also helps to