World Malaria Day: Malaria is most commonly spread by a mosquito bite. Read here to know how to spot the first symptom of malaria and what you can do to prevent this disease. April 25 is observed as World Malaria Day. Malaria is a disease caused by a parasite that is transmitted to humans through mosquito bite. People who have malaria usually have high fever, experience shaking chills and feel very sick. On the occasion of World Malaria Day, we take a look at common causes, signs and symptoms of malaria and…
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New from the Old: Know how to Use your Old Spices!
By: Sheetal Dhamecha As per a report by Popular Science, spices spread the small amount of chemical they contain in our food. Spices keep changing phases, the clock starts ticking after they’re harvested. Though it varies from spice to spice, usually, the spices lose much of the potency in a year and by the end of three years, they need replacement. However, before disposing of your spices, you must reconsider, as they might be used in many other ways. Deal with Year Old Spices, ‘The less than fresh category’! Adding heat can transform spices, enhancing their smell…
Read MoreNeem Therapy: Neem to Treat Skin Diseases
Neem is useful for many diseases in man. But its major fields are leprosy, skin diseases and diseases of blood. There is nothing like neem in treating skin diseases particularly. Take the flowers, the fruits and the leaves, all in an equal quantity, grind them together on a clean stone into a very fine paste, mix this paste in water, stir well and drink it as asherbat. Start with just 2 mashas, increase the dosage upto 6 mashas and continue the treatment for 40 days. This medication has been found…
Read MoreBenefits of Drumstick (सहजन)
सहजन (Drumstick) एक फल ही नहीं मानव के लिए कुदरत का चमत्कार है जो 100 से ज्यादा रोगों में… दुनीया का सबसे ताकतवर पोषण पुरक आहार है सहजन 300 से अधि्क रोगो मे बहोत फायदेमंद इसकी जड़ से लेकर फुल, पत्ती, फल्ली, तना, गोन्द हर चीज़ उपयोगी होती है आयुर्वेद में सहजन से तीन सौ रोगों का उपचार संभव है सहजन के पौष्टिक गुणों की तुलना 1-विटामिन सी- संतरे से सात गुना 2-विटामिन ए- गाजर से चार गुना 3-कैलशियम- दूध से चार गुना 4-पोटेशियम- केले से तीन गुना 5-प्रोटीन- दही की तुलना में तीन गुना स्वास्थ्य के…
Read MoreDiabetes: 8 Important Diet Tips To Manage Blood Sugar Levels and Control Diabetes
Diabetes: We enlist some important diet tips that you should keep in mind in order to keep your blood sugar levels in check We all know, diabetes is an incurable disease; however, one can manage it well through eating healthy diet, engaging in exercises and leading a physically active lifestyle. Ideally, in order to manage blood sugar levels, you must avoid high carb foods and include more protein- and fibre- rich foods that will help control diabetes and keep your blood glucose levels in check. Moreover, if you are a diabetic,…
Read MoreWorld Environment Day 2018: Management and segregation is way forward, not ban on plastic
By: Mridula Ramesh I recently discovered that this year’s theme for World Environment Day is ‘Beat Plastic Pollution’. Predictably, there is a crescendo of events speaking about plastics, banning plastics, the obligatory sea-life-killed-by-plastic video, and the like. A life without plastic is hard to imagine – even at the very events held to eliminate plastic from our lives. Look at the photos closely: the mike handle, the flex backdrop, the lining of the paper cups used to serve water or beverages, the pens provided to the speakers or attendees – getting rid of…
Read MoreHere’s How Coconut Can Do Wonders For Your Skin And Diet
Coconuts are versatile; they can be used as a fruit, in desserts and in savouries. In fact they dominate quite a part in the Southern Indian dishes Coconuts are versatile; they can be used as a fruit, in desserts and in savouries. In fact they dominate quite a part in the Southern Indian dishes. It is a part of every celebration, as an ingredient in the delicacies prepared, as offering to the gods and to mark an auspicious occasion. Not only are they used for their mild flavours, but also…
Read MoreCanola Oil May Worsen Your Memory, New Study Finds
A new study,published in the journal Scientific Reports, indicates that regular consumption of canola oil may harm your learning ability and memory. A new study, published in the journal Scientific Reports, indicates that regular consumption of canola oil may harm your learning ability and memory. A team of researchers used a mice model to examine the effects of consumption of canola oil. Their study showed that besides brain damage, canola oil may be also linked to weight gain. Canola oil is the oil derived from rapeseed. It is a type…
Read MoreNew Year resolutions won’t help old health woes but a change in lifestyle will
NEW DELHI: Every year we vow to sleep better, eat better, exercise more and generally give our health more priority, but most of us fail to achieve the milestone we aim for. Our weight issues keep us worried, our stamina continues to deteriorate, and our health continues to suffer. The work will never end, but one day our life will. Treating our bodies like a temple is as important as other priorities and commitments in one’s life. Here are a few suggestions from experts at Apollo Hospital to maintain a balanced…
Read MoreDON’T have that nighttime snack! Eating out of sync with your biological clock puts you at risk for heart disease and diabetes, a new study shows
By Natalie Rahhal The body is less able to process triglycerides when we eat at the wrong time, the study found Triglyceride build-up in the blood increases our risk of developing heart disease and diabetes The researchers found that when they took out the part of the brains of rats that regulates the biological clock, when they ate made no difference to triglyceride buildup in their bloodstreams Night and rotating-shift workers are particularly at risk because their eating schedules are inevitably out of sync with their biological clocks Eating late…
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