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Here are 5 reasons you should turn to ghee while trying to reduce weight. You must have heard people shunning out desi ghee from their diet because they are trying to lose weight. Some feel that consuming this Indian version of clarified butter would make their belly fat, while others keep away from it because it makes one lazy and unhealthy. But contrary to this popular belief, desi ghee is one ingredient which helps in the process of losing weight. What is ghee? It is nothing but saturated fats which…
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Magic of Herbs at your fingertips Vegetables and fruits are an integral part of the Indian diet. However, one often tends to overlook the importance of herbs in our meals. Apart from enhancing the flavor of your food, herbs are power packed with healing properties. Ayurveda and Naturopathy believe in the health benefits of the herbs and support that including these in your daily diet can work wonders for your overall well being. You may be already using most of them in your cooking. But the knowledge about their healing…
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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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There are certain nutrients which are required for good vision. Some of them may include Lutein, Zeaxanthin, Beta-carotene, vitamin A, zinc, vitamin C, Vitamin E, omega-3 fatty acid, etc. If your diet lacks all these nutrients, perhaps it is time to revamp your diet. 7th April is celebrated as the World Health Day. This year the theme for World Health Day is ‘Universal health coverage: everyone, everywhere’. With the increased use of smart phones, screen time and poor nutrition, we are somewhere taking our health for granted. Our eye health…
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SINGAPORE: Your diet – not your toothpaste, flossing or even brushing – is the real cause of tooth decay, said an Australia dentist. Dr Steven Lin, who is author of the upcoming book The Dental Diet, wrote in his blog drstevenlin.com that it’s not sugar alone that causes cavities; it’s the lack of teeth-strengthening nutrients in the modern Western diet. “Many mistakenly believe that they can prevent cavities and periodontal disease simply with good brushing habits and the right toothpaste – but this isn’t the most important factor,” he wrote in…
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By Dr. Rishi Mishra Jeera or cumin can do more than add flavour to your food. For your health to benefit from jeera, boil a spoon of raw jeera with a cup of water and strain it. This tea can help resolve a number of health issues, skin and hair problems. This should ideally be taken on an empty stomach in the morning. Some of the health benefits of jeera water are: ▶ It aids digestion: A glass of jeera water in the morning can stimulate the production…
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Monday, 5 September 2016 DiabetesExpert says consumption of maize good for disease management An expert has revealed that consumption of maize was good for the management of diabetes and obesity in both children and adult A Nutritional Biochemist, Dr Ochuko Erukainure, said on Sunday that consumption of maize was good for the management of diabetes and obesity in both children and adult. Erukainure, a Senior Research Officer at the Federal Institute of Industrial Research (FIIRO), Oshodi, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos that maize was one of…
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In this fast paced world everyone’s looking be smarter and quicker than the next person.But what makes you that much better? The way your brain works. And just like all other organ in your body, the brain also starts losing its functioning as you age. So, wondering what you can do to give your brain that much needed boost? Well here are a few natural ways that might help. When it comes to improving the way your brain functions, there are a number of alternative therapies that can help. For instance deep…
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