Tag: Winter

Tips For Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle In Winter

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Make sure you are getting right nutrition this chilly season. The onset of winters can prove to be a health hazard if you are not following a nutritious diet, and a balanced lifestyle. So make sure you are getting right nutrition this chilly season. Noorul Ameen, Naturopathy Physician at Organic India, lists down some tips to stay fit and enjoy the chilly season: * Turning to organic honey to boost immunity: Organic honey is nature’s nectar that not just tickles your taste buds but also contains several vitamins, minerals and…

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New Year resolutions won’t help old health woes but a change in lifestyle will

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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…

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Winter skincare: Follow these tips to keep your skin soft and glowing this season

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Experts recommend using rose water, olive oil and egg yolk mixture to retain moisture in your skin during the cold season. Dry skin is a common skin care issue in winter and it is best to prepare your skin in advance for the cold months ahead. Experts recommend using rose water, olive oil and egg yolk mixture to retain moisture in your skin during this season. * Cleanse your face with natural rose water or aroma water of lavender or chamomile. One drop in a bowl of water is enough. * For…

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Ajwain — A natural remedy for cold that works!

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Here’s how I used ajwain to get rid of cold. By: Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti Winters are the time of the year when I get cough and cold. This time when I cold along with a runny nose, I had no other option but to try my mom’s home remedies to fight cold. And to my surprise, it worked. How to use ajwain for cold? Take a teaspoon of ajwain or carom seeds. Dry roast these seeds for 2 – 3 minutes on a pan. Once the seeds start giving out fumes or strong fragrance, switch…

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Why heart attacks are more prevalent in winters

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The body responds to cold by constricting superficial blood vessels, which decreases thermal conduction in the skin and subsequently increases arterial blood pressure. Other responses are shivering and increased heart rate, which raise the metabolic rate and in turn increase body temperature. The risk of suffering a heart attack is more likely to peak in the winter season and decline in summers because air temperature acts as an external trigger for the life threatening disease, an analysis has shown. The findings revealed that the average number of heart attacks per…

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Try Tulsi leaves and Honey to prevent Cough

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Chew few tulsi leaves with a teaspoon of honey every day on an empty stomach to prevent cough. By: Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti   Winters have set in and most of us have already started to take out all the blankets and sweaters to fight cold. But one thing that most people are scared of during winters is cough. So rather than taking medications and rolling up your sleeves after you get cough and cold, why not be prepared beforehand. And what’s best than trying natural remedies, which are safe, effective and easily available to prevent…

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ज्‍यादा पेट्रोलियम जेली (Petroleum Jelly) लगाने से हो सकते हैं ये भयंकर साइड इफेक्‍ट (Side effect)

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त्वचा को मॉश्चराइज करने वाली यह पेटा्रलियम जेली आपको कई बड़ी बीमारियां दे सकती है। यह हमारा मानना नहीं बल्‍कि रिसर्च में पाया गया है   By: Purnima Singh   सर्दियां आ चुकी हैं और इसी दौरान घर-घर में पेट्रोलियम जेली यानी की वेसिलीन का उपयो भी काफी तेजी से बढ गया है। चेहरे को स्‍मूथ बनाने और फटी एडियों को ठीक करने के लिये अगर आप वेसिलीन का प्रयोग रोज करती हैं, तो अब पढ़ लीजिये इसके कुछ साइड इफेक्‍ट भी। त्वचा को मॉश्चराइज करने वाली यह पेटा्रलियम जेली…

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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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Choose fruit, seasonal veggies to keep away sniffles

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Several doctors will assure you that winter is the best time of the year if you stick to seasonal fruits and vegetables. “Take your pick from apples, bananas, oranges, pears, red grapes, kiwis, potatoes, peas or carrots and them to your diet. These food groups are packed with vitamins, minerals, fibre and rich in antioxidants, which prevent a number of ailments,” said Dr Fatima Chattriwala, consulting dietician, Sterling Wockhardt Hospital, Vashi. She said it is important to eat seasonal fruits and vegetables as they are fresh, which means they retain…

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