2017-04-27 11:03
When it comes to Asthma, one can’t magically cure it just by shifting to a special diet. It takes more than just food to do that, while on the other hand, one also needs to make sure t… Read More
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2017-04-26 12:54
Hemoglobin is a kind of protein molecule present in RBCs i.e. red blood cells which carry oxygen from the lungs to different body parts and carbon dioxide back to the lungs so that it can be… Read More
2017-04-25 10:48
All of us have heard of those scary labour pains during delivery, and if it’s your first, you must be scared as well! For a couple of months you have been developing, nurturing and tak… Read More
2017-04-24 11:41
Tattoos have been in trend more than ever these days. It is a form of body art in which the required image is made through inserting the ink in the dermis layer of your skin by using a needl… Read More
2017-04-14 11:23
Heart is one of the most crucial organs responsible for transporting blood to different parts of the body through blood vessels. The necessary nutrients required by tissues of various organs… Read More
2017-04-13 10:08
Pregnancy is truly an incredible journey which every woman would love to experience. It seems to be a miracle to produce a new life just from a single cell and nourish it until it develops w… Read More
2017-04-10 11:55
Lemon is a wonder fruit and a super food for your body. It is abundant in vital nutrients as well as powerful antioxidants that are absolutely needed in restoring your health, vitality and v… Read More
2017-04-08 10:48
Having shimmering and appealingly shaped nails is a key to the beauty of fingers. Almost every one of us desire to have healthy nails and the last thing we want is a nail infection. Generall… Read More
2017-04-07 11:11
Hypotension or commonly known as low blood pressure is a chronic ailment in which a person’s blood pressure drops so low that it generates symptoms like dizziness, fainting, fatigue, d… Read More
2017-04-06 11:54
Summer is approaching faster than we thought and I’m sure none of us have forgotten those good old childhood days when we used to fight with each other to grab that one extra mango lef… Read More
2017-04-05 12:10
“Health is Wealth”, a proverb, most of us grew up listening to, is actually true in so many ways. A healthy mind can only lie in a healthy body. The advancement of science and te… Read More
2017-03-31 12:53
Since more than 100 years from now, coconut water is been used not only in India but throughout the world. For centuries, people from the tropical regions have been aware of the benefits of… Read More
2017-03-29 11:21
Our heart pumps hard, 24/7, pumping blood to the organs. Similar to the rest of the body, it needs nutrients to maintain its integrity. It is the coronary arteries that serve to feed the hea… Read More
2017-03-27 11:30
It is a known fact that sleep deprivation takes a toll on your body, mind and the general constitution in such complex ways you can never imagine. A sound sleep is imperative in maintaining… Read More
2017-03-25 07:23
A culinary spice and medicinal marvel, Ginger is no less than a boon for your health! We have all experienced that incessant nausea at some point of time or another. Most of us go with the f… Read More
2017-03-24 11:56
Skin being the most visible part as well as the largest part of our body, performing various complex functions, also goes through its share of issues. Most digestive and infectious issues sh… Read More
2017-03-21 10:40
Eating your way to an alarmingly high cholesterol level is quite easy, though the reverse of it is also true. Just by changing what you eat can alter the levels of cholesterol in your body q… Read More
2017-03-20 12:50
Pranayama, as the name suggests Prana-(Vital energy) and Ayama-(Exercise). So Pranayama is basically a form of exercising the breath in a systematic pattern, involving the Prana or Vital ene… Read More
2017-03-17 12:09
The need of the body for fibre is simply undeniable. Not only does it helps in efficient bowel movement, but also reduces the risk of stroke, hypertension and heart diseases. Unfortunately f… Read More
2017-03-15 11:23
Do you sweat a lot? Does excessive sweating gets you embarrassed in public? Sweating is a natural phenomenon in the human mechanism to control the temperature of the body. However some peopl… Read More
2017-03-10 07:20
For most of us, digestive discomfort has become one of the most common stomach issues. It is as if it has become a part and parcel of our daily life and we don’t really seem to delve i… Read More
2017-03-09 12:51
Fundamentally our well-being is rooted in our stomachs. How well we take care of the digestive system determines how healthy a life we lead. A lethargic gut can result in all sorts of issues… Read More
2017-03-08 11:05
Indigestion is that feeling of fullness or discomfort in the upper abdomen. It may feel like fullness, pain, or burning sensation in that area. A feeling of bloating is also seen. One may al… Read More
2017-03-07 12:35
The most common stomach problem faced by almost everybody is a stomach ache. Doesn’t matter the age group, everybody goes through some form of stomach pain a few times. It is that dist… Read More
2017-02-27 08:41
Have you heard about fennel tea and its benefits? Fennel tea is made from the seeds of the fennel plant.
Fennel Tea Recipe
The simplest fennel tea recipe is as follows:
Take 1-2 tablespoons… Read More
2017-02-25 05:00
Virgin coconut oil is different from regular coconut oil. The difference lies in the source of the oil, the method of extraction of the oil, and the properties of the oil.
Virgin coconut oil… Read More
2017-02-23 11:21
The health benefits of curry leaves may or may not be widely known, but it is a fact that these flavorful leaves are highly prized in cooking as a seasoning. The curry tree is scientifically… Read More
2017-02-22 11:59
The benefits of neem are so wide and varied that the plant is known as a “wonder plant.” The leaves of the neem tree, or margosa leaves, are considered a biologically complex ent… Read More
2017-02-20 12:32
Human beings are the most wonderful creation of God. And, amongst all, Women are the excellent one. A woman is the support system of every family. Either she is a homemaker or a working lady… Read More
2017-02-17 12:28
“Health is wealth”. We all have grown up hearing this proverb every now and then. During childhood, we never took it seriously and paid heed towards it, however, now at this stag… Read More
2017-02-15 11:55
Common cold is the most common health issue in kids and adults. Stuffy nose is due to sinusitis or allergic reaction. Common cold is usually caused by respiratory syncytial virus, rhinovirus… Read More
2017-02-14 12:29
Okra is a popular pod vegetable also known as lady finger or gumbo. Okra is a perennial flowering plant, scientifically named as Abelmoschus esculenus. Okra pods are versatile and can be use… Read More
2017-02-10 11:27
Do you know that raisins are the best natural sweeteners around? As kids our moms would always make sure that all the cookies, cakes, granola bars, pies or puddings were loaded with raisins?… Read More
2017-02-09 10:45
Are you afraid of enjoying the health benefits of peanuts because you think you may gain weight? You can stop fretting! Eating raw peanuts will not cause obesity. Instead, you are much less… Read More
2017-02-07 12:55
Pregnancy is one of the most beautiful phases in a woman’s life. Not only does the body change, the very way you think, the very way you feel, the very way you emote and respond, your… Read More
2017-02-06 12:06
There is more that meets the eye with the European folk tale that says “An apple a day keeps the doctor begging for bread”. Apple and apple cider vinegar has been considered as e… Read More
2017-02-03 13:01
Originally known to be a native of China, Apricots are now found almost everywhere. Though tiny, they are packed with plenty of fibre and essential vitamins and minerals. They certainly dese… Read More
2017-02-02 16:20
Associated with the family of peaches and cherries, Plums are delicious, juicy, stone fruits with great health benefits. It is called a “Power Food” because of its high nutrition… Read More
2017-02-01 10:37
J.S.Fry & Sons, a British chocolate company introduced the first chocolate bar in 1847. In ancient pre-olmec cultures of Mexico, cocoa was fermented, roasted, ground to paste with chili… Read More
2017-01-31 12:12
Scientists say, jogging has proven to be much more than just another aerobic exercise. Though it is a milder form of aerobic workout, it does wonders to your body and mind if done on a regul… Read More
2017-01-30 09:13
We all have come across people experiencing painful bowel movements. This occurs when the inflamed or swollen veins around the anus becomes itchy, bleeding and cause discomfort. Almost half… Read More
2017-01-29 07:51
Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin. It is an essential vitamin which is required by the body for absorption of calcium, maintaining immune function, development of bones and alleviates infla… Read More
2017-01-28 11:59
Don’t we all relish the delectable hamburger buns, French Baguettes or Bagels, German Kaiser Rolls or Italian pizza crust? Those sandwiches made from soft and fluffy slices of white br… Read More
2017-01-27 11:48
Are you worried about a dark, patchy and uneven skin tone? Does it affect your self-confidence? Are you in dire need of a glowing skin? Worried about the cost of those expensive cosmetics in… Read More
2017-01-25 11:44
There is much more to Tomatoes than just good taste! Scientifically known as Solanum Lycopersicum, Tomatoes are loaded with too many benefits. There is a reason why it is called a super food… Read More
2017-01-24 12:13
Women desire to have a flawless glowing skin all round the year but the seasonal changes make it very challenging for them to be picture perfect. Winter months make it even worse because the… Read More
2017-01-23 07:23
Did you know that over 50% of the population has a risk of developing haemorrhoids? Did you also know that haemorrhoids or piles are not unique to any age group? They can happen to anybody o… Read More
2017-01-20 11:27
If you have haemorrhoids, then this article is for you! At times haemorrhoids can get very painful and being aware of what you need to avoid eating becomes very important. ‘Eat more fi… Read More
2017-01-19 12:41
According to the report research, nearly 40 percent of people suffers from stress due to the consumption of unhealthy foods to consuming unhealthy foods. There are several foods like process… Read More
2017-01-18 11:13
Who doesn’t like to flaunt those appealing and gorgeous nails? Essentially they are a mirror to your personality and display your charisma. Do you know that frequent manicures and beau… Read More
2017-01-17 11:40
Custard Apple is popularly known as Sitaphal a sub tropocal fruit in India is one of the delicious fruits which belong to Annonaceae family of plants. The fruit is sweet and delicious in tas… Read More
2017-01-16 11:59
Are dates good for you? Of course, they are! There are so many benefits of dates that you can reap by consuming them regularly.Source : livelovefruit.com
How to Eat Dates
If you’re won… Read More
2017-01-09 13:00
In the area of health and weight loss, one of the most frequently asked questions is “How to get rid of belly fat?” Indeed, it is not easy to know how to burn belly fat. Performi… Read More
2016-12-22 11:06
Summers or winters we all love vacations! Sun kissed beaches, cool water parks, green valleys or snowy mountains are favourite destinations. However, after the joyous experience most o… Read More
2016-12-16 11:48
For those tired of eating red meat and looking for lifestyle change then Vegan diet is the right option for them. Today more and more and more people are opting for lifestyle change by… Read More
2016-12-15 11:20
Soymilk is plant-based milk derived dried soybean which soaked, and ground with water. The soymilk is a stable mixture of oil, water, and protein. It has a beany taste unlike cow’s mil… Read More
2016-12-14 07:27
Salmon for a Healthy Life
They’re smart, they’re fast and they’re tough to get a hold of. But once someone catches them for you and they are prepared for human consumption… Read More
2016-12-13 10:12
Importance of working out for women
The most important benefit of upper body workout, is strengthening of the core muscles and abs, is that it helps burn calories faster. There are myriads o… Read More
2016-12-09 12:03
Are you prone catching a cold or allergy every time the weather changes? Well, your immune system must be down. The disease fighting cells in the body must be damaged. The body is naturally… Read More
2016-12-08 09:22
The dengue fever is a mosquito borne disease. It is transmitted by a mosquito bite infected with one of the four-dengue virus serotypes. The fever is much prevalent in the tropical and sub t… Read More
2016-12-07 10:46
Anemia when not teamed with serious illness is not a disease. The popular belief about an Anemia is, it being a condition of blood loss, due to nutritional deficiency. There are different ty… Read More
2016-12-02 11:57
If we talk about essential oil, you may be familiar with this word just because most of the therapies and facial now included the use of essential oil. Essential oil affects the body through… Read More
2016-11-30 13:18
There would be very few people around the world, other than vegetarians and vegan, who would dislike eggs. Many vegetarians consume only plant based food but make an exception to egg.
The… Read More
2016-11-29 17:13
What is Kundalini Yoga?
Kundalini yoga is one of the safest and effective ways of strengthening nervous system, expanding lung capacity, purifying bloodstream and activating glandular system… Read More
2016-11-28 12:34
Transcendental meditation is the simplest and easiest form of meditation. This century old meditation technique has been known to reduce stress in the most straightforward way. This Vedic kn… Read More
2016-11-25 11:41
The benefits of yoga are well known and thus, people go to yoga classes to keep their mind and body healthy. But, did you know that there are benefits of yin yoga as well?
What is Yin Yoga?… Read More
2016-11-24 16:17
Tulsi tea benefits are advocated by naturalists and Tulsi tea retailers alike. Are the claims about the health benefits of tulsi tea true? The answer is yes!
History of Tulsi
Botanical… Read More
2016-11-22 11:55
These days the moment we hear the word ‘yoga’, immediately we start imagining some impossible physical postures. The word Yoga originated in the Indian sub-continent and is a par… Read More
2016-11-21 12:41
WHAT IS ‘SOCIAL ANXIETY DISORDER’ (SAD)?
Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) is also called as SOCIAL PHOBIA. As the name suggests, it is a psychiatric disorder. A huge number of cases… Read More
2016-10-29 12:26
You probably love the sweet taste of pineapple but are you also aware of the benefits of pineapple? Nutritionists recommend that we eat at least three servings of fruit each day in order to… Read More
2016-10-28 11:14
Is honey healthy? Absolutely! When taken in moderation, honey is not only a great substitute for table sugar, it also keeps the body healthy. The benefits of honey on skin are especially app… Read More
2016-10-27 12:44
What causes bloating of the stomach and how to relieve stomach bloating? If you run a Google search, these two questions are probably some of the most commonly occurring medical ones. Stomac… Read More
2016-10-22 12:24
Women work one of the greatest miracles on earth – that of giving birth. In all the anxiety and excitement of bringing a small, precious bundle home, women tend to forget that a very s… Read More
2016-10-21 08:16
Have you often thought about the best way to bleach hair? While it may be fun to get your hair bleached in different beautiful and smart shades of color, remember that chemical bleach causes… Read More
2016-10-20 07:07
The word “DIET” isn’t exactly our favourite word – it brings to mind associations with food cravings, guilty pleasures, binge eating, and a miserable feeling. Several… Read More
2016-10-19 11:38
The benefits of henna for natural hair color have been extolled for ages. Botanically known as Lawsonia inermis, henna has been used by both men and women for more than 6,000 years to dye th… Read More
2016-10-18 09:35
A muffin top is the excess fat that spills from the waist when one wears tight or fitted clothes, much like the top of a muffin. This occurs due to loose belly skin or excessive fat in the a… Read More
2016-10-17 12:35
Today’s fast changing lifestyles and lack of time have spurred dependence on junk foods. High stress combined with irregular eating habits and unhealthy diets have lead to rise in obes… Read More
2016-10-14 09:13
Hrithik Roshan, John Abraham and Varun Dhawan… What do these guys have in common? All three of them are Indian actors. Right, but what else do they have in common? All three have a si… Read More
2016-10-13 08:58
A lot of people are embracing vegetarianism as a part of life. There are some major reasons for this change in lifestyle. One of the reasons is that people don’t want to kill animals… Read More
2016-10-12 05:50
Skin pigmentation disorders affect the color of your skin. We all know that the color of our skin is due to the presence of a pigment known as melanin. There are special cells called melanoc… Read More
2016-10-10 05:50
Donald Watson coined the term “vegan” in 1944. With the passage of time and spread of awareness, many people have started to adhere to this lifestyle.
When a person chooses a lif… Read More
2016-10-08 12:55
Sound healing is a vast field and embraces different modalities such as employing music to reduce stress and transferring vibrations into the body for frequency shifting. There are many diff… Read More
2016-10-07 10:36
“Sit straight! Don’t slump! Do you want your back to be bent like an old man the entire time?!” How many of us have heard these lines or, at least a version of these lines… Read More
2016-10-05 06:55
Chiggers are small members of the Trombiculidae family. These are the smallest/juvenile form of the common mites that are found all across the world. Most commonly, chiggers are found in pla… Read More
2016-10-04 12:51
Gluten
Gluten is one of the stretchy proteins found in whole grains that holds your bread together and gives it structure. Gluten containing foods can be part of a healthy, balanced diet. Ne… Read More
2016-09-30 10:00
“An essential oil is a concentrated hydrophobic liquid containing volatile aroma compounds from plants,” as defined by Wikipedia. Essential oils are oils extracted from a plant o… Read More
2016-09-29 07:30
CrossFit workout is a fitness regime that has been followed for many decades now. Coach Greg Glassman had propounded this set of exercises which gave a new direction to fitness. These exerci… Read More
2016-09-27 10:48
The subtleties of Tibetan Buddhism may take several years to comprehend but all the schools of Buddhist thought agree that it is essential to make meditation an important part of your daily… Read More
2016-09-26 09:44
Your skin loves everything that’s natural, which is why a lot of skin care treatments include the goodness of natural ingredients such as fruits, vegetables, natural oils and clay. The… Read More
2016-09-24 09:35
The World Health Organization (WHO), defines infertility as “a disease of the reproductive system defined by the failure to achieve a clinical pregnancy after 12 months or more of regu… Read More
2016-09-23 09:41
Emotionally focused therapy or EFT therapy is a holistic approach toward dealing with relationship distress.
This manualized therapy is based on sound research and clinical practice. It is c… Read More
2016-09-22 12:34
Abdominal or belly fat is the best indicator of one’s overall fitness and health. Abdominal fat cells are important because they are in close proximity to the heart and the liver. Extr… Read More
2016-09-21 11:37
The Aztecs used them, so did the Greeks, Romans, the Egyptians, the Mughals and even the Babylonians. But, if you haven’t heard of a Turkish bath, you haven’t heard anythin… Read More
2016-09-20 12:11
Any reasonably fashionable lady, who knows the importance of showing off her well pedicured feet in her brand new Jimmy Choo wedges, always keeps her feet in tip–top condition!
Cracked… Read More
2016-09-19 09:30
Crossfit workouts optimize fitness with constantly varying movements of high intensity. There are many crossfit exercises available freely on the internet which can be done by people who hav… Read More
2016-09-16 04:30
Migraine is a commonly used term for severe headaches these days. However, not all headaches fall under the category of migraine. Migraines are a severe and comparatively painful headache, r… Read More
2016-09-14 09:30
Fruits are nature’s gifts to us. They contain whole lot of nutrients and minerals that benefit our health. Ideally, an individual should have five servings of fruits per day to remain… Read More
2016-09-13 07:30
Do you desire to relieve yourself from stress? Are you looking around for peace, positivity and calmness in life? Meditation is an excellent technique that provides harmony, immense joy and… Read More
2016-09-12 11:00
Flaky skin is a condition in which the thin, outermost covering of the skin starts to peel out forming flakes. Flaky skin is observed mainly at portions of the skin that are exposed to the s… Read More
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