Category: Wellness and Complementary Therapies
Health benefits of Oregano
This culinary spice that is widely used as a preservative is packed with numerous nutrients like vitamins, minerals, fibre and omega-3 fatty acids. Apart from enhancing the taste of foods and beverages, oregano also has many health benefits, here are […]
Electro-Acupuncture, an effective way to zap that fat forever
A study was conducted in Taiwan to evaluate the effect of acupuncture on obesity. The results showed that electro-acupuncture is more effective than sit-up exercises in reducing body weight (BW) and Body Mass Index (BMI) Objective: To compare the effects […]
Green offices make employees happier and more productive
Plants are good at cleaning the air and their presence can make “a fantastic difference psychologically.” People who work in a “green” office, literally surrounded by plants, are happier than people in “lean” offices without live foliage, suggests a new […]
Chokeberry new way to cure cancer
Researchers found that chokeberries when combined with conventional drugs helps to kill more cancer cells. The study was recently published in the Journal of Clinical Pathology and stated that wild berries, native to North America, may have a role in […]
Grape compound shown to help fight acne
Resveratrol works by halting the formation of free radicals, which cause cell and tissue damage. After heart and dental health, a team of US scientists has found that a compound found in grapes and red wine could also play a […]
Foods to reduce stress
It is always said that exercise is all it takes to stay healthy and stress free. While it is true that exercise will help you manage stress, some small tweaks to your diet can also reduce stress. Dark Chocolate Dark […]
Acid reflux – Three classic home remedies
Acid reflux is a common medical condition in which digestive acids rise from the stomach into the esophagus. This causes the esophagus (the passage between the pharynx and the stomach) to become irritated, resulting in a burning sensation which, in […]
Cardamom for good health
Cardamom (Elettaria cardamom) known as Karadamungu in Sinhala and Elakkay in Tamil is native to East Asia and is grown abundantly in India, Sri Lanka, Guatemala, Indo China and Tanzania. Cardamom is known to have many plant derived chemical compounds […]
Why you should eat black seeds
Dubai – You may or may not have heard of black seed (nigella sativa), but it’s time you did. Available in grocery stores in town and known by names such as black caraway or black cumin, these ‘spice’ seeds are […]
Crouching Garnish, hidden superfood: The secret life of Kale
Few foods commonly available at the produce stand are as beneficial to your health as kale. And yet, sadly, it is more commonly found dressing up something not as healthy in a display case as a decoration than on someone’s […]
