Time for Nature !!!

Time for Nature !!!

“Nature is painting for us, day after day, pictures of infinite beauty.”
—John Ruskin

The quote holds true especially in the times when on one hand the world is fighting with this pandemic together and on the other hand nature is healing slowly and gradually.

Air traffic is down, fewer cars are on the road, and factories are closed; thus air pollution has drastically decreased in many parts of the world.

There is a large improvement in air quality, especially in urban areas — from alarming or poor to satisfactory or good.

Due to the lockdown, the drainage of industrial waste into the river water has stopped and this has brought a significant change in the water quality. The dissolved oxygen has increased in water thus aquatic life has flourished.

At HEEALS we believe in doing our bit. On the occasion of World Environment Day, we would like to educate our readersand also pledge to bring some changes in our lifestyle , so as to put less burden on the environment.

Simple activities that all of us can do :

·         Use Cloth Bag for our daily purchase and Say no to Plastic.

·         Never forget the 3R’s ('Reduce', 'Reuse' and 'Recycle')

·         Reduce Water Consumption (during brushing ,bathing ,washing etc.).Frequently check for leaked taps.

·         Start gardening(Begin by planting saplings) – *Great hobby* to purse during lockdown

·         Save electricity (Minimise usage of Air Conditioners, Use energy-efficient bulbs)

The Earth is what we all have in common.Lets pledge to protect it !!!!

-Priyanka Dalmia

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MINDFULNESS IN THE TIME OF QUARANTINING

MINDFULNESS IN THE TIME OF QUARANTINING

Quarantine is a very emotionally vulnerable time and it is very important to practice mindfulness for a calm and peaceful lifestyle. While the world is struggling with new Corona Virus cases everyday and more than 3 billion people are under a lockdown, we are under a threat of developing problems like anxiety and depression. We can take certain steps to ensure that our mental health remains good and we take care of ourselves.

1.       Work out in small time gaps- The next time you see a short ad break on television, get up and do a quick 30 round of squats and lunges. While washing dishes, practice heel rising. While waiting for milk to boil in the kitchen, do 10 pushups. This will ensure that there is good blood circulation in the body.

2.      Skipping and Hula Hoop: A skipping rope or hula hoop are available with most people at home, so start working out in small sets every morning and let those happy hormones out.

3.      Dancing- The best way to sweat it out while relaxing your mind is to dance. Put on your favorite music and dance with your family for as much time as you can. Not only will it help you to remain fit and happy, but will also ensure that you make new memories.

4.      Walk up and down the stairs- For all those people who have stairs at home, the stairs can be the best way to tone your lower body. Go up and down the stairs as much as you can.

5.      Stretch- As soon as you wake up in the morning, do a nice set of stretching. Take your arms straight up and touch your toes. Sway your upper body in all directions. This little exercise will help you become more active.

6.      Yoga and meditation- The importance of these is known worldwide and is well proven. Sit on the ground on a yoga mat or a bed sheet and do deep breathing. This can be followed by a an asana. ( See our HEEALS latest posts for all good yoga asana). Start meditating by closing your eyes and concentrating on the tip of your nose or the centre of your forehead. It will help you feel more calm and composed.

-Tvisha