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Look for Vitamins Pills in Nature

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Nature abounds in Nutrition. So, why pop the pill? City folks hardly have enough time to sit down and have a decent meal. So, to gain the required nutrition, they resort to popping vitamin and mineral supplement. No matter how many vitamin pills you pop in a day, these can never make up for the nutrients that you can gain by tapping the fruits (and vegetables) offered by nature. So, instead of finding the essential vitamins artificially, look for the natural vitamins and include these in your daily diet. Trust…

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World No tobacco day: UP to target heart health & Superfoods to deal with withdrawal symptoms

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By: Shailvee Sharda To discourage the use of tobacco among youths, state health department has decided to focus impact of tobacco consumption on health of heart in its IEC campaigns. This is significant considering that one in three adults in the state consume tobacco as per data from health ministry. Citing data from world health organisation on the eve of world no tobacco day, health minister Siddharth Nath Singh said over two million persons die of cardiovascular disease caused by tobacco consumption. “Since, tobacco is a dual killer, we have decided to launch a targeted…

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SIMPLE WAYS TO LOWER YOUR CHOLESTEROL LEVELS NATURALLY

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Research suggests that you can keep your cholesterol levels in check by making simple but effective dietary changes, opting for an exercise regimen and keeping your weight in check. Here are some effective ways to lower your cholesterol levels without popping pills:   ? SAY NO TO TRANS FATS ? Food manufacturers use trans fats because they extend the shelf life of packaged baked goods. ? They raise LDL (bad cholesterol), lower HDL (good cholesterol), and increase the risk of developing heart diseases and stroke. ? Trans fats are found in…

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Playing Action Video Games May Affect Your Brain Power: 5 Foods to Boost it Naturally

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Habitual players of action games may have less grey matter in their hippocampus. A new study, conducted by the researchers from the Universite de Montreal, has found that playing action-packed video games may do more harm than good. There is a general perception that playing interactive video games improves your cognitive skills and boosts brain power, but these new findings reveal that habitual players of action games may have less grey matter in their hippocampus which is a major part of the brain associated with cognition. The hippocampus is the…

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महिलाओं के लिये क्यो जरूरी है फोलिक एसिड

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गर्भावस्‍था में फोलिक एसिड (Folic Acid) और आयरन (Iron) लेना सबसे ज्यादा जरूरी होता है।फोलिक एसिड और आयरन की आवश्यकता 50 फीसदी तक बढ़ जाती है। हरी पत्तेदार सब्जियों (Vegetables), स्ट्राबेरी (Strawberry), फलियों आदि से फोलिक एसिड की पूर्ति। भारतीय आयुर्विज्ञान से वनीता जैन बता रही है फोलिक एसिड की कमी से मस्तिष्क (Brain) के सामान्य विकास पर भी असर।प्रेग्नेंसी (Pregnancy) के दौरान फोलिक एसिड का नियमित रूप से सेवन करना आवश्यक है। फोलिड एसिड की कमी गर्भवती मां और होने वाले बच्चें के स्‍वास्‍थ्‍य के लिए हानिकारक है। आइए…

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How to eat when preparing for exam

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By: Annabel Dsouza While the three-big-meals-a day is common and convenient, exam time requires a slow but steady flow of energy to the body and hence, having frequent smaller meals is a good idea. “Even a slight, involuntary feeling of hunger can break the flow of study and impair concentration. Hence, avoid heavy meals during the day; opt for light fibre rich foods like fresh fruit or bhel every two hours. A little bit of dark chocolate can also be useful in feeling satiated. Avoid processed foods as they tend…

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10 Natural Cure For Brain Tumors

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BrainTumor is an intracranial tumor resulting from abnormal cell division. Brain tumor may develop in the brain itself, within the cranial nerves or in brain envelops. This is referred to as primary brain tumor that is normally found in brain meninges, glands and nerves. Brain tumor may lead to edema, loss of sensation, blurred vision, and difficulty in speech. In most cases Surgery is the only option to cure brain tumor. Recent studies have revealed that certain kinds of natural treatments are effective in treating brain tumor. Brain tumors are…

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