Category: Wellness and Complementary Therapies
The benefits of eating mangoes
Here are some reasons why mangoes are beneficial to your health: They contain vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, calcium, fibre, phosphorus and an anti-oxidants. Mangoes can also treat acidity and poor digestion because of a specific enzyme found in the […]
Supervised exercise is recommended for intermittent claudication sufferers
People with Intermittent claudication (an illness that causes leg pain, cramping or fatigue while walking) can walk better after undergoing supervised exercise therapy compared to unsupervised exercise, a new study finds. But both groups end up with a similar quality […]
Simple ways to boost your metabolism
When it comes to speeding up your metabolism, simple tricks can do wonders. 1. Laugh out loud Here’s a reason to smile: Laughter is exercise for our facial muscles, ribcage, abs and diaphragm, and giving all these parts a workout […]
Drinking greens can booth your health
Even if you love eating fruits and vegetables, juicing or blending them provides you additional benefits as they are more easily bioavailable in their liquid form. Interest in the consumption of raw foods and whole foods has been steadily increasing […]
Health benefits of Indian spices
If spices are consumed in moderation you can derive health benefits, but an overdose of any spice can lead to indigestion or even ulcers. Cinnamon: This spice is aromatic and has a refreshing taste. You can add cinnamon in curries, […]
Peanuts can ward off food-borne illnesses
Peanuts can ward off food-borne illnesses by improving gut microflora. The human gut microflora plays an important role in the normal functioning of the body. Besides helping in digestion, it helps us combat infections from other microorganisms. Researchers have now […]
Packed with health benefits, coffee gains ground with experts
Long viewed as a controversial dark substance, coffee is gaining ground among medical experts who say it can protect against heart disease, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and diabetes, even if it is decaffeinated. Multiple studies published worldwide in recent years have concluded […]
Five key tips for practicing food safety: WHO
Under the slogan “From farm to plate, make food safe,” the World Health Organization will be reminding consumers and food handlers about the importance of practicing food safety for World Health Day, April 7. Here are the five key tips […]
Tips for work-life balance
We’ve all heard about the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance, so it’s incredible how few of us actually achieve the Holy Grail. Juggling priorities isn’t easy, especially when they’re changing all the time. You probably want the perfect […]
Lack of sleep can cause weight gain
There’s a 50% risk of being obese if you don’t get enough down time. Sleep disorders and overeating appear to be linked, according to a recent investigation conducted by the French National Institute of Sleep and Vigilance (INSV) and a […]
