1. Folic acid should be taken at least 6 months before planning a pregnancy.
2. Take high fiber diet, will keep cholesterol levels and blood pressure in check.
3. To have healthy glowing skin drink at least 8-10 glasses of water and eat lots of fruits and vegetable.
4. Adequate protein intake and diet rich in minerals and vitamins is necessary for healthy, shiny, bouncy hair.
5. Avoid canned and processed food, they contain lots of preservatives that are harmful.
6. Kicking meat from diet helps cut the risk of heart disease, diabetes, obesity and cancer.
7. Instead of eating 3 meals a day, eat 4-5 small meals to regularize blood sugar levels.
8. Substitute soya for other high protein drinks, it contains phytoestrogens that help prevent breast and ovarian cancers.
9. Bananas are good for hypertensives, they are high in potassium and low in sodium also are rich in fibre and thus restores normal bowel movement.
10. Avoid too much fibre as that can cause bloating and flatulence, consume lots of water along with a high fibre diet as it helps in forming a bulk.
11. People often over-eat to overcome feelings of boredom, depression, anxiety. Exercise releases endorphins or feel-good hormones, thus helps to distress.
12. Aqua aerobics, swimming improves muscle tone and strengthens injured joints and muscles.
13. Breathe consciously to improve mental health. If you are confused, anxious take a few deep breaths and confidence will be regained.
14. Never starve your self in order to lose weight. In starvation body stores more fat. Instead eat healthy and in moderation.
15. Practice meditation regularly, helps relieve stress, rejuvenates you and helps to improve your focus.
16. 2 hours of regular out door sports is essential to promote mental and physical growth in children.
17. Do not wash your hair more then twice a week. It weakens the roots of the hair.
18. Sleep early and wake up early keeps you energetic and elevates your mood.
19. Fasting once a week gives rest to gastrointestinal tract and thus improves the digestive system.
20. Avoid kneeling and climbing stairs if you are suffering from arthritis of knee joint.

Dr Varsha B Patel
www.homeotouch.com