दुनिया की सबसे ताकतवर सब्जी, कुछ दिन खाने से ही शरीर में दिखेगा जबरदस्त चमत्कार

आजकल के दौर में जंक फूड का इतना क्रेज बढ़ चुका है कि लोग अपने शरीर को जरूरी ताकत देनी वाली सब्जी, दाल का सेवन कम ही करते हैं. लेकिन, बहुत कम लोग जानते हैं कि कुछ सबज्यिां ऐसी होती हैं, जिन्हें कुछ दिन खाने पर ही इसका फायदा मिल जाता है. ऐसी ही एक सब्जी है कंटोला (Teasle gourd or Spiny Gourd). यह दुनिया की सबसे ताकतवर सब्जी है. इसे औषधि के रूप में भी इस्तेमाल किया जाता है. इस सब्जी में इतनी ताकत होती है कि महज कुछ…

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Do you know why we fall sick during monsoons?

Cold, flu, throat infection, viral fever and what not; A number of diseases tag along monsoons. Do you know why? Monsoons in India aren’t a cakewalk. It is followed by a myriad of problems including water-logged streets, frequent power cuts and not to forget, frequent breakouts. But apart from this, there’s one negative aspect of monsoons we cannot ignore. Have you observed the pattern that people often fall sick during monsoons? Look around yourself, you will find everyone either struggling with their runny nose or calling sick due to viral…

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Common Rain related diseases & their prevention

With monsoon around, water-borne diseases can’t be far behind. As the much-awaited rains bring relief from the scorching summer, there’s also an increased susceptibility to a lot of diseases that are common during the season. The sudden onset of monsoon after an extended hot summer makes an average individual prone to a host of diseases. Some of the diseases associated with monsoon are malaria, jaundice, gastro intestinal infections such as typhoid and cholera. Apart from these, viral infections such as cold and cough also make their presence felt. Some other…

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Your clothes can spike chances of urinary tract infection

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), in particular, increases in incidence during this time and women, more than men, are prone to it. What’s more trendy, figure hugging jeans and other tight clothing further increases chances of UTI. Rain and humidity make for a perfect breeding ground for bacterial growth, leading to infection. Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), in particular, increases in incidence during this time and women, more than men, are prone to it. What’s more trendy, figure hugging jeans and other tight clothing further increases chances of UTI. Doctors say that…

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Here are a few tips to shield your eyes from infection during the monsoon

While enjoying the rainy season, don’t forget to take care of your eyes as the climate also encourages infective microorganisms to thrive. Avoid infections like conjunctivitis, sties, dry eyes and corneal ulcers by using clean towels and more, say experts. Uma Singh, Medical Consultant at Ozone Group, Gowri Kulkarni, Head of Medical Operations, DocsApp and Shailja Mittal, Creative Head at Zapyle, have listed ways to avoid eye problems: Most eye diseases are transmitted by hand-to-eye contact . Therefore, wash your hands before touching your eyes in order to reduce or…

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World Water Day: Five simple things you can do everyday to SAVE water

By Zee Media Bureau Mumbai: Water is indeed life! Can anyone imagine life without water? Well, on World Water Day, let’s take a pledge to save and conserve every drop of water and ensure the existence of life on earth for a longer period. Water conservation is not just the responsibility of the government and authorities. Every individual’s contribution plays a vital role in saving water. And hence, it is imperative to be an active participant in the programmes that aim at saving water. In this post, we will list…

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