Category: Wellness and Complementary Therapies
Why you should sit on the floor while eating
In many Indian households you will find that people sit on the floor and eat their meals. While most of us have embraced the table and chair as a place to eat, there are those of us who prefer to […]
Eat chillies to lose weight!
Chillies are the little, red, spicy masters that fuel up your calorie-burning body. Caspaicin, the chemical found in chillies acts as a catalyst that induces thermogenesis, i.e. the calories burn up automatically rather than being stored by the body. Studies […]
Use toothpaste to banish pimples overnight
How often have you experienced this situation — a day before an important event, a pimple pops up on your face. Chances are, quite a few times. We don’t know how this happens but we can give you a quick […]
Top 8 health benefits of spring onions
Spring onions also called as green onions are extensively used in continental dishes and Chinese preparations to enhance the flavor and taste of the dish. They combine the nutrients and health benefits of both onions and greens making it far […]
Why you must be friends with green peas
Boiled, fried, steamed or just raw, there are many delicious ways to snack on green peas. Did you know that these tiny orbs are a powerhouse of essential phyto-nutrients, minerals, vitamins, proteins and anti-oxidants. From pairing peas with eggs for […]
Five natural ways to treat malaria at home!
ISLAMABAD: With the arrival of monsoon, the number of malaria cases see a steady rise despite the fact that the disease isn’t season specific. This happens because the risk of transmission is highest during the humid rainy season. Malaria is […]
Speaking two languages slows brain aging
Being bilingual improves cognitive skills and delays the onset of dementia, independent of education and immigration status. Bilingualism might have been the norm for early human communities, explaining the brain’s capacity to support it, the study authors wrote. People fluent […]
Four foods rich in essential magnesium
Magnesium is a vital macromineral that is needed for more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body. It regulates enzyme reactions, aids the production of ATP, helps the body transport ions across the cell membranes and much more. Indeed, all […]
10 weirdest massages and facials
Stressed? Fancy a massage? Forget your typical Balinese and hot-stone offerings. Why not opt for a snake or meat-cleaver treatment? Here is a list of the world’s most unusual massages and facials. Snake massage Beauty salons use a combination of […]
10 Health benefits of sesame you even won’t believe
Yes, they’re so tiny but they’re filled with tons of health benefits for us, that’s why they were worth their weight in gold during the Middle Ages — Sesame seeds! Most well-known sesame seeds are white and black seeds, although […]
