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Natural Green Tea for Healthy Body & Stress-free Life

December 28, 2017
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A Cup of Good Tea, Makes every thing Better!

A Good Tea makes morning bright and refreshing, the first thing I prefer early in the day is – my TEA. There is nothing as relaxing and soothing as sipping a freshly brewed natural tea. This post is dedicated to all those tea lovers – who are always in search of good brew teas.

TE-A-ME – A Tea For Every Me

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I have recently received the aromatic Teas from Te-A-Me for testing and share the reviews. Natural Green Tea is an important routine of day, I usually have it during long breaks between meals. Or when twiddling with some thoughts, trust me sipping a hot Green Tea instantly helps.

About TE-A-ME

TE-A-ME is brought to you by Madhu Jayanti International Limited. With a heritage of producing some most fine natural teas, Madhu Jayanti began its journey in 1942 with the vision. ‘Continuously flavor freshness in every sip of tea consumed around the world‘. Serving 10 Million cups every day, across 42 countries. Proficient in understanding country specific tastes and developing products that suit a variety of taste choices. In their own words –

“We firmly believe that tea is a versatile drink that can evoke a variety of feelings and emotions with every sip. TE-A-ME is our first step towards bringing out the functions of tea to consumers around the world. We also believe that tea tastes best when unadulterated with artificial flavours and additives. Therefore all our teas are made from 100% Natural Ingredients and REAL spices.”

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Aromatic Natural Green Tea

With a wide range of Green Teas, TE-A-Me offers flavors for everyone. Natural Green Teas comes with the goodness of nature – Fruits and Flower extracts and many health benefits. With constant migraines, sometimes it gets tough to manage everything. Natural Teas has always helped me in relaxing and soothing out the pain – Thankfully.

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1. Natural Green Teas to Purify –

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Natural green tea is loaded with antioxidants and nutrients that have useful effects on body. Helps in boosting the immunity with its goodness, also provides benefits from health issues. Some of the most common ailments addressed are –

  • Weight Gain
  • Diabetes
  • Heart Disease
  • Oral Health
  • Blood Pressure
  • Depression, etc. buy Natural Green Teas here.

2. Tulsi Green Tea – 

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Natural Tulsi Leaves (sacred herb) blended with green tea to give you refreshing aromatic healing Tulsi Green Tea. This is an ultimate soother for soar throats and reduces stress. Tulsi is well known for its cleansing, detoxifying and purifying properties. It also helps in flushing out toxin from the body. Loaded with antioxidants which aids immunity, it is also a mood booster. You can get Tulsi Green Tea here.

3. Kashmiri Kahwa Tea

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Well, we all know the benefits of – Green Tea, Cinnamon, Cardamom. When all three blend together, it brings perfect taste of Kashmir in your cup. One of my favorite picks from the four, I love having it with a little drop of honey. Just the prefect blend and tastes awesome when freshly brewed. Buy it here.

4. Honey Lemon Green Tea

TE-A-ME's Honey lemon Green Tea

One can actually taste the fresh lemon flavor in this tea. Natural green tea, blended with lemon zest infused pure honey to create aromatic Honey Lemon Green Tea. I love to have this after a heavy meal, as it instantly soothes out the discomfort. Uplifts mood with its citrusy smell, you can get your cup of Honey Lemon Green Tea here.

Natural Green Tea has its benefits and wellness effects well known to all. Doctors across globe refer green teas for relaxing, soothing and calming effects. Te-A-Me has a wealthy green tea treasure trove with huge variants available for all tea lovers. 100% natural green teas which does not taste bitter and full of health benefits.

You can now use coupon code DIPIKA20 and get 20% discount on your green teas at Te-A-Me

The green tea packs are PR samples, provided for honest feedback and review. The details mentioned in the post are true to author’s knowledge and for information purpose ONLY.
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What is Whiplash injury? Basically, whiplash is a neck injury that is mainly caused by forceful and sudden back-and-forth movement of the neck that mimics the cracking of a whip. Whiplash is majorly caused by rear-end car accidents. However, sports injuries fall, or physical abuse could also cause this neck injury. Patients with this injury usually experience:

  • Neck pain and stiffness
  • Occipital headache
  • Thoracic back pain or lumbar back pain
  • Upper limb pain
  • Paraesthesia (abnormal tingling sensation)

How does Whiplash Occurs?

If you are seated at the back of a car and a rear-end collision happens, your neck is subjected to sudden violent backward (hyperextension) and forward (hyperflexion) movements that affect the structures within the neck. Due to this, the normal curve of the upper back and neck is affected while the muscles and ligaments in these parts become overstretched. And this type of injury is what is known as a whiplash injury.

Other causes include horseback riding, cycling accidents, falls, or blows to the head with a heavy object.

Types of Whiplash Injury

There are four major types of whiplash injuries, which are:

  1. Muscle injury – this happens when your head snaps backward and overstretches your neck muscles. This could cause tenderness and swell in the neck and shoulder muscles.
  2. Nerve injury – nerves stretch together with the neck and shoulder muscles. Nerve damages, such as pinched nerves, occur mainly if your head was turned during the impact. Other causes include improperly positioned headrest, poor quality headrest, and having no headrest in place.
  3. Joint injury – the joints present in the cervical vertebrae are responsible for the smooth movement of your neck. When these joints are injured, neck stiffness and pain are experienced. Apart from the neck, pain could be transferred to the shoulders and arms.
  4. Disc injury – discs present between your vertebrae assume the role of shock absorbers as well as structures that prevent the vertebrae from rubbing against each other. Whiplash injuries may cause bulging, herniating, and rupturing of the discs. This injury could result in nerve irritation as the discs are locations through which sensitive nerves enter and leave the spinal cord.

What are the Symptoms of Whiplash Injury

The signs and symptoms of whiplash injury are usually experienced a few days after the injury. These symptoms include:

  • Neck pain and stiffness
  • Extreme pain when moving the neck
  • Difficulty in swallowing and chewing
  • Abnormal burning or tingling sensation
  • Headaches
  • Pain in the shoulder, arms, or upper back
  • Muscle spasm
  • Leg weakness
  • Arm weakness or numbness
  • Fatigue
  • Dizziness

Some individuals may experience:

  • Blurred vision
  • Insomnia
  • Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Memory problems
  • Irritability
  • Depression

Classification of Whiplash-Associated Disorders

Whiplash injuries are categorized into Whiplash-associated disorders (WAD) grades zero to four in terms of the severity of the signs and symptoms.

Grade 0 – at this grade, there are neither complaints nor physical signs.

Grade 1 – at this grade, there are neck complaints but are no physical signs.

Grade 2 – at this grade, there are neck complaints as well as musculoskeletal signs.

Grade 3 and 4 – at this grade, there are neck complaints as well as neurological signs.

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The Relationship between Whiplash Injury Related and Spinal Issues

At grades 0, 1, and 2, the injuries are simply whiplash injuries. However, in grade 3 and 4, the injuries are classified as traumatic cervical spinal cord injury. Whiplash injuries could be noticed hours or days after the accident. If untreated, whiplash injuries could cause serious spinal issues, such as:

  • Stiffness and loss of motion – untreated whiplash can cause degenerative disc disease, which will cause pain, weakness, and numbness due to pinched nerves.
  • Spinal fracture – while tending to whiplash injury, a spinal fracture may not be noticeable, which could impede motion in the long turn.
  • The narrowing of the cervical spinal canal due to this injury could increase the risk of spinal cord damage.

Risk Factors for Severe Injury

As every injury there are few risk factors attached to even the whiplash injury, based on its categorization, some are classified here –

High Risk Factors

  • 65 years of age or over
  • Extreme paraesthesia
  • Fatal injuries such as a fall from five stairs, vehicle collision at 100 km/h or more, or bicycle collision

Low Risk Factors

  • Delayed onset of neck pain
  • Simple rear-end motor vehicle collision
  • Ability to sit and walk
  • Absence of tenderness at the midline cervical spine
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Psychological Effects of Whiplash Injury

Whether a minor or major crash, it can be distressing. For that reason, there are always psychological repercussions related to this injury. Some of these effects include:

  • Forgetfulness
  • Poor concentration
  • Irritability
  • Fear of driving
  • Frequent accident flashbacks

If psychological issues persist, visiting a psychologist will help you get back on track. With a few treatment sessions, you will be able to overcome your fears and move forward from this event.

Whiplash Diagnosis

Whiplash injuries affect discs, ligaments, and muscles, which are not visible through standard X-rays. For this reason, your doctor will request specialized imaging tests such as MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) or CT scans.

Whiplash Treatment

There are multiple treatments for whiplash injuries advised by the experts. Some of these treatments include:

  1. Ice application – in the first 24 hours, applying a cold pack is beneficial in reducing cramping and inflammation if used for 10 to 15 minutes after every few hours.
  2. Alternate between hot and cold compress after 24 to 48 hours.
  3. Cervical collar – this soft supportive collar helps to maintain the normal curve of the neck. This collar is usually worn for about three days to a week as wearing it for longer could weaken the neck.
  4. Gentle active movement – this is important for the healing process. Here, you are required to move your head gently as long as it is comfortable after 24 hours.
  5. Use of NSAIDs – these are to be prescribed by a doctor. Medications such as ibuprofen or naproxen are essential, especially in the first week post-injury.
  6. Use of muscle relaxing medications.

Prevention Tips

While driving:

  • Ensure to wear your seatbelt correctly and constantly
  • Ensure your headrest is well positioned and not too low
  • Do not drive in an overly reclined position
  • Do not drive too close to other vehicles
  • Drive a big car

While playing sports:

  • Always wear appropriate gear when participating in sports
  • Indulge in strengthening exercises
  • Play using the correct technique to avoid injuries

Even after practicing these preventive measures, accidents are inevitable. If you have experienced whiplash injury and are still battling with neck pain, joint pain, or stiffness, it is time to contact a spine surgeon in Mission Viejo CA. The surgeon will conduct a detailed diagnosis and recommend the appropriate treatment plan for your unique needs. With the right treatment, you will be on your way to recovery.

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The content is not for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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Easy and Quick Kid-Friendly Breakfast Ideas

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Healthy and Kid Friendly Breakfast Recipe Ideas

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Breakfast – The most important meal of the day, as you break your fast from the previous night, i.e. after a gap of 9 – 10 hours. Hence, breakfast should be healthy and wholesome.

“Many studies have linked eating breakfast to good health, including better memory and concentration, lower levels of “bad” LDL cholesterol, and lower chances of getting diabetes, heart disease, and being overweight.” ref – WebMD

Breakfast scenes two years ago – Getting kids to sit and have a proper breakfast is the toughest task in a mother’s life. I had these toughest three years when little missy would refuse to eat or drink anything in the morning. The breakfast scenes became a daily horror and her little tummy would stay hungry for many hours. However, a little over three years, she showed some mercy on her sobbing mother and the food started staying inside until it got digested. Ever since then, we are having a proper breakfast every single morning.

What they want to eat?

You give them the choice and the first reply would be – not now! Healthy food and dishes churn out from home kitchen would be on the lowest fold of the list even when they mention what to eat. If you commit a mistake of asking them – ‘What do you want to eat today at breakfast?’ the answer will put you in further misery. ‘Give the same thing again Mom – cereals and milk, scrambled eggs, or whatever!‘

Didn’t I tell you – Motherhood is the wackiest job on the Earth! Being the mothers of these smart kiddos, now even we know a few hacks to turn the junk food into healthy and quick delicacies.

Quick and Healthy Kid Friendly Breakfast Recipe Ideas

Healthy Idli or Veggie Dosa

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I always keep freshly made idli/dosa batter in my refrigerator. Kids love these fluffy rice balls and yummy crisp dosa, plus its easy to make early in the morning if you are handy with the procedure. Make plain idli, serve with butter or coconut chutney. I avoid going with elaborate ‘sambhar’ exercise in the mornings. Dosa is easy to make on the hot griddle, and to make it extra healthy, add mixed veggie mash as inner masala.

Veggie/ Eggs burrito or Rolls

We love finger food, and this is one of the best breakfast ideas of wholesome food in the morning. These rolls can also be given in the child’s tiffin box as it’s non-drippy and easy to make in early rush hours.

I prefer the filling of green vegetables like cauliflower, green peas, corn, methi (fenugreek) sabji, cabbage, etc. You can also make paneer (cottage cheese) or scrambled egg rolls. Stuff the filling into whole wheat chapati, add a little tomato sauce and voila delicious roll/ burrito is ready to be gorged on.

Vegetable / Cheese Sandwich

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This is my personal favorite, and I can have a sandwich in breakfast every day! Make sure you use brown bread or multi-grain bread over the regular. Sauteed mixed vegetables or well washed raw veggie, like – cucumber, tomatoes, lettuce, onions, beetroot (blanched), capsicum. Add cheese slices (make sure you use a healthy cheese like goat cheese or low-fat cheese).

You can prepare paneer bhurji and use instead of veggies to make a paneer-grill sandwich.

Pro Tip – Slight grill the sandwich, as it brings nice buttery aroma and enhances the appetite.

Poha/ Puffed Rice

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Most famous Indian street food – Indori Poha a healthy and super easy to make breakfast dish. ‘Jhat-phat’ breakfast! Poha is healthy and is made out of rice also known as flatted rice. Quick to prepare and easy to digest, plus its super delicious. Our Poha recipe has potatoes, peanuts, onion, coriander leaves and coconut for garnishing. It’s a healthy mix and can be given in the kid’s tiffin also.

Many people deep fry the potatoes and peanuts, but I prefer boiled potatoes and roast the peanuts. Add these with all other ingredients in little oil garnish with green leaves, freshly grated coconut and a pinch of lemon juice.

Methi Thepla –

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Indian breakfast list in incomplete without remembering Methi (fenugreek leaves) thepla. This is comfort food, and best food to carry in kid’s tiffins. You can take wholegrain flour, fresh methi leaves, low fat curd to knead fresh dough. Adding additional veggies like carrot, raddish, onion, etc adds up the flavor.

I often make thepla in the morning breakfast, and serve with fresh homemade curd. You can also serve thepla with tomato ketchup or have with chai.

Stuffed Paratha

I am born and in North India, hence paratha is something which is tuned into my upbringing. It’s a different story that I love gorging on all those delicious stuffed parathas with homemade butter and curds. There are various options for filling and make yummy parathas – Onion, Paneer, Aloo, Mooli-Gajar (carrot and radish). I bring seasonal preferences for stuffing the parathas like winters call for Gobi paratha. Ajwain-namak paratha is comforting and can be paired with hot ginger tea, (Carom/Caraway seeds)

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Missa paratha (mixed) Sattu paratha (gram flour filling) or you can mix fillings based on your taste and preferences. For health and nutrition, I use multi-grain flour with ragi, millet, quinoa, soy, and wheat flours.

These are few that I make religiously and repeatedly! (didn’t I share the love of parantha) Easy to make and wholesome. I roast the paranthas in homemade desi-ghee (clarified butter).

Oats and Veggie Cutlets

Everyone love cutlets, especially when you make those funny quirky shapes with kids. I don’t try my hands on baking (read horrible baker), but these cutlets come really well out of home microwave convection oven. Just a little prior preparation and quick choices make this dish come handy at rush hours.

Check the recipe here – Tarla Dalal, vegetable cutlet recipe.

All you need is boiled potatoes, green peas, carrots, beans, corn, coriander leaves, soaked oats, and some quirk to make funny shapes. You can also add SOY for added nutrition from soy protein. You can shallow fry these cutlets in a non-stick pan or bake them in the convection oven, serve with mint chutney or tomato sauce. Oats is filled with health benefits, high in fiber mixed with all the vegetables it brings crispy cutlets.

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These are just a few of the breakfast ideas that bring up smiles on the kid’s face. Easy to make, and I bet kids cannot say NO to these yummy dishes.

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