Best exercises for new moms

Pregnancy brings with it many changes. But the major changes happen in your body. When you get pregnant, your body adapts itself for your baby. As the baby grows, the muscles in your abdomen stretches to make room for your baby. Sometimes, it also causes the separation of the two main muscles in your abdomen. Your pelvic floor also undergoes many changes. This may lead to problems like urinary and fecal incontinence. That is why it is so important to exercise after delivery. But any exercises will not do for you. You need to choose those exercises that are best for you. This will resolve problems quickly and also help you avoid any injuries and complications. The wrong exercises may sometimes cause complications especially after delivery. As we get ready to celebrate Mother’s Day, let us take a look at a few exercises that you can perform. 

Pelvic Tilt

This is a great exercise that helps you tighten and strengthen your abdominal muscles and pelvis.

Lie on your back, with your knees bent and soles on the floor.

Your lower must be flat on the ground.

Inhale deeply through your nose and feel your tummy expanding.
Exhale slowly and while doing so roll your pelvis back.

Inhale and roll the pelvis forward.

Repeat 10 times.

Head Lifts

This will make your back muscles strong.

Directions

Lie on your back with your arms along your sides.

Keep your lower back on the floor and bend your knees.

Your soles must be flat on the floor.

Relax your abdominal muscles as you inhale.

Now exhale and slowly lift your head and neck off the floor.

Inhale and lower your head back down.

Repeat 10 times.

Shoulder lifts

They tone the tummy and abs and burn calories.

Directions

Lie on your back with your arms along your sides.

Keep your lower back on the floor and bend your knees.

Your soles must be flat on the floor.

Relax your belly.

As you exhale, raise your head and your shoulders off the floor.

Reach your arms and hands toward your knees.

Inhale as you lower your head and shoulders back down.

Curl-ups

These moves will also tone the tummy and abs and burn calories.

Directions

They tone the tummy and abs and burn calories.

Relax your tummy.

Lift your torso until it’s about halfway between your knees and the floor behind you.

Reach toward your knees and hold this position for 2 to 5 seconds.

Slowly lower yourself down.

Repeat 10 times.

Kegels

This helps tone bladder muscles and reduces risks of incontinence associated with childbirth.

Directions

Here, you have to contract and hold the muscles that control the flow of urine.

Start by doing the exercise when you use the bathroom.

As you urinate, stop the flow in the middle. Hold for some time.

Release and let the urine flow again.

You can also do this anytime, anywhere, once you get the hang of it.

Repeat 10 times at a time.

Ideally try to do this as many times as you can throughout the day. It will help.

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Did you know that laughing can help you lose belly fat?

Indeed the deep-rooted belly laugh is one of the best feelings in the world, perhaps, the best medicine. Laughter strengthens your immune system, boosts mood, diminishes pain and even helps you lose weight and tone your belly. It is also a great antidote to stress. Of course, laughter is the best way to bring people together and form strong bonds. To raise awareness about laughter and its many health benefits, World Laughter Day is celebrated worldwide on the first Sunday of May of every year. With so much power to heal and repair, being able to laugh easily and frequently may be a tremendous resource for combating problems, and enhancing overall health - both physically and mentally. Science has shown that this involuntary reaction to certain external or internal stimuli can even add years to your life. So, if you want to yield those benefits, you better learn to laugh, even in times of struggle. So, keep laughing, this priceless medicine is fun and free, no charge required.

Health benefits of laughter
Here, we list some of the unbelievable health benefits of laughter you probably didn't know:
Lowers blood pressure
One study suggested that laughter is heart-healthy as it has been shown to lower the systolic blood pressure (the top number in the reading) in people who took part in bimonthly group sessions built around music or laughter. Lowering your blood pressure reduces your risk of stroke and heart attack.
Tones your tummy
You might be surprised to learn that laughing can also help you lose weight and reduce belly fat. The fact is that as you laugh, the muscles in your belly expand and contract fully, which is exactly like exercising your abs. Actually, one study showed that laughing for 10 to 15 minutes every day can help a person burn about 40 calories - which is equivalent to losing three or four pounds over the course of a year. Laughter can be a natural way to exercise various muscles in your body, and thus, aiding you in weight loss.
Improves metabolism
Laughter reduces the levels of stress hormone cortisol, which lowers the metabolism and stores fat in the midsection. This means, laughter will help improve your metabolism naturally, which in turn, influences your body to burn more calories and lose weight.
Boosts immune system
Studies suggest that people who regularly laugh have increased levels of T-cells, which help protect the body from infections, thereby improving resistance to sickness. Laughter can stimulate the antibody cells to develop at faster rates and help stop intruders from harming the body.
Helps you live longer
Considering how a good laugh can actually affect your health - be it your stress levels or overall wellness - studies suggest that indulging your sense of humour may help you live a healthier life and extend your lifespan. According to a large study published recently, women with a strong sense of humour were found to live longer in spite of illness, particularly cardiovascular disease and infection.

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Why Laughter Is Called The Best Medicine

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 Did you know that a good hearty laugh can help you burn off calories? A research carried out by Vanderbilt University revealed that laughing for a period of 10-15 minutes straight can help you burn off 50 calories.

 Regulates Your Blood Flow : A research carried out by the University of Maryland revealed that laughter can help in the normal functioning of your blood vessels. Participants were divided into two groups, and one group was made to watch comedy movies, while the other was made to watch drama. Blood vessels of those who watched a drama tensed up, causing a restriction in blood flow. On the other hand, watching comedies helped in regulating blood flow. Not only that, it also lowered blood pressure levels and thereby, reduced the chances of strokes and heart attacks.

 Boosts Your Immunity: The ability of laughter to reduce stress is invariably linked to the better functioning of your immune system. Stress is a factor in decreases immune system response. When you laugh, the level of infection-fighting antibodies in your body rises, and so does the level of immune cells. So why not laugh to beat that common cough and cold?

 Controls Blood Sugar Levels: A study conducted on 19 diabetics revealed that laughing can actually lower blood sugar levels! Participants were given lunch and were then made to watch a comedy movie after. Each of them recorded lower blood sugar levels after watching the movie. According to General Physicians, laughter can help control blood sugar levels.

 Reduces Stress: When you laugh, your body releases a healthy dose of the feel-good hormones called Endorphins. Since, Endorphins are your body’s natural painkillers, they help in fighting off chronic pain too. Not only that, increased endorphin production is equivalent to decreased cortisol (stress hormone) production, which means you stress less and feel better. Even faking a smile helps because your brain is unable to distinguish between real and genuine laughter, and will send a signal to your body to release endorphins all the same.

 Tones Your Tummy: A good laughing session can do wonder for your abs. Laughing causes an expansion and contraction of the muscles in your stomach, which is pretty similar to exercising your abs by performing ab crunches. Laughing is probably the easiest way of getting a toned tummy.

 Promotes General Well-Being: When so many good things happen to you by just spending a few minutes a day laughing, you ultimately experience an overall improvement in your mental, physical and emotional well-being. Besides, laughing gives you a positive outlook to life, making it easier to handle. So laugh your way to a long, happy and healthy life.