Tag: Sunlight

10 Effective Home Remedies For Cataracts

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by Pubali Mukherjee Cataract is an ailment that occurs during the old age. It is basically the clouding of the eye lens, which acts as a hindrance, making clear viewing difficult. Cataracts happen naturally to older people. Throughout their lives, their eyes have been subjected to direct sunlight and ultraviolet rays. Creating radicals in the eyes, it eventually leads to cataract formation. Yet, this is a far more common occurrence among smokers and diabetics. Top 10 Home Remedies For Cataracts: Although cataracts can be removed through surgery, there are a few…

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Improve your digestive health with these 3 essential vitamins

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Your digestive system is one of the most active parts of your body. But it’s an often-ignored area of health. That is, until something goes wrong. And you get constipated. Or the opposite. Maybe you’ve tried upping your fiber. You’ve tried a probiotic. Perhaps you’ve even given up dairy. But still no improvement. It could mean that your digestive system is missing three key nutrients. Which ones? Well, remember, the human body in an engineering marvel. So, let’s think about this for a moment… Your body must get certain essential…

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Vitamin D Could Help Ensure Early Recovery from Burn Injuries: 5 High Vitamin D Foods You Must Have

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According to the study, Vitamin D has antibacterial actions, which can help combat infection and thereby aid in wound healing of burn patients. Here’s another reason to soak up on the sunshine vitamin. Vitamin D for the longest time has been associated in strengthening bones in addition to ensuring  smooth functioning of various body functions . According to a latest study, intake of Vitamin D may speed up the healing process for people suffering from burns. The findings suggest that vitamin D supplementation may be a simple and cost-effective treatment…

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THE GOODNESS OF LEMONGRASS

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Lemongrass (गंधत्रिण Gandhatrina) , a medicinal herb indigenous to Asia, Africa & Australia, is used as a flavoring agent for cuisines in South East Asia. This amazing herb smells of lemons and can also be one of the few herbs of your kitchen garden. It thrives in sunlight and water, keeps mosquitoes at bay, grows all year round, and is a tasty healthy addition to your diet. ? HEALTH BENEFITS ✅ BOOSTS IMMUNITY ? Regular consumption of lemongrass is known to boost immunity as it is packed with Vitamin C. ?…

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How To Use Essential Oils Effectively And Safely

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Essential oils are known to solve numerous beauty related problems. However, there are a few dos and don’ts for using the oils. It is important to do a patch test before purchase and never should the essential oils be used near the eyes, say experts. Beauty experts have listed crucial points before you make essential oils a part of your daily beauty regime: Do’s * A patch test before purchasing: It is necessary to conduct a patch test before purchasing essential oils and making sure it suits your skin type.…

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15 FACTS YOU NEVER KNEW ABOUT VITAMIN D

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  Vitamin D prevents Osteoporosis, Depression, Prostate cancer, Breast cancer and even effects – Diabetes & Obesity..   Vitamin D is perhaps the single most underrated nutrient in the world of nutrition.   That’s probably because it’s free…. Your body makes it when sunlight touches your skin !! Drug companies can’t sell you sunlight, so there’s no promotion of its health benefits.. The truth is, most people don’t know the real story on vitamin D and health. So here’s an overview taken from an interview between Mike Adams and Dr.Michael…

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KEEPING YOUR CELL PHONE AT THESE PLACES IS A STRICT NO

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Avoid keeping phone in sunlight.Prevent contact of phone battery with metal.Do not keep phone near flame.If overheated, cut the charging power. As we all know, smart phone is an integral part of our lives today. Whether we are in washroom or in bed or at a meeting, we always need our phone to be with us. But do you know keeping your mobile at certain places is not good for your phone’s health. It may decline the age of your phone battery and can even cause damage to your phone.…

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5 Vitamins your body needs in Winter

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With the weather undergoing a change every day, the temperature varies, sometimes pleasant and sometimes warm. Along with enjoying the cold climate, winter also brings along a few health conditions that need to be tackled. A regular intake of these five essential elements will help you have a healthy winter. 1. VITAMIN C The onset of winter, marks infections like cold, cough, fever and flu. Vitamin C is known to increase your immunity because it is anti-oxidant in nature. It also helps to build the skin with its collagen boosting…

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Understanding Vit D deficiency, causes and treatment

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Close to 40 per cent of Indians are Vitamin D deficient. This might come as a surprise, since most parts of the country get an abundance of sunlight throughout the year. “Vitamin D, also known as the sunshine vitamin, is created in the body with sunlight exposure” says Kanchan Naikawadi, Director, Indus Health Plus (P) Ltd. She strongly believes that our hectic lifestyles can lead to the deficiencies and can cause chronic diseases like cancer, asthma, anaemia, and bone diseases. Lifestyle habits that cause Vitamin D deficiency Indoor activities: It…

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Two of 3 Mumbaikars deficient in Vitamin D

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Two out of three Mumbaikars are deficient in Vitamin D, also called the sunshine vitamin, a condition that has increasingly been linked with diabetes, cancer, heart disease and even neurodegenerative disorders. Two independent studies measuring Vitamin D among paediatric and adult population found critically low levels in up to 80% of them. The PD Hinduja Hospital at Mahim analyzed Vitamin D levels of 3,089 healthy individuals, including 1,384 children, who visited the hospital for preventive health check-ups. The deficiency among adults was found to be as high as 58% and…

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