Category: Wellness and Complementary Therapies
Get rid of acne scars with home remedies
Acne is a condition that is highly distressing – not because it’s dangerous but because of its impact on a person’s facial appearance. Although the pimples themselves may disappear with the right treatment, the scars they leave behind never really […]
How can I relieve a stiff neck?
Most people experience a stiff neck every now and then, and the condition is typically nothing to worry about. In most cases, medical care is not required, and there are many ways to soothe the discomfort and help the neck […]
Five tips for getting kids to eat more fruit
SUMMER is around the corner, and there is no better time of year for enjoying fresh fruits and vegetables. Between juicy melons and colorful berries, the season offers something for even the pickiest eaters. But even in the summer, getting […]
Astragalus could fight against allergic rhinitis
A herb long used in traditional Chinese medicine for diabetes has been recently proven effective for allergic rhinitis, with some even touting the plant as a ‘superfood’. Take a look around you, is there someone you know who has symptoms […]
Health benefits of aswagandha or Indian ginseng
One herb that has been increasingly garnering a lot of attention all over the world is ashwagandha, also called as Indian Ginseng. The synonym actually gives a clue to this herb’s biological actions that have made it popular although botanically, […]
Herbs for boosting immunity
Herbal remedies such as echinacea and astragalus help ward off colds and flus, while certain mushroom extracts have powerful health and immunity benefits. Echinacea Also called purple coneflower, echinacea (pronounced ek ih NAY sha) has been shown to be effective […]
10 Glasses of water a day to cut fat
We have all heard this advice innumerable times. Drink eight to 10 glass of water a day. Experts say that if you are overweight or tend to get most of your calories from processed and salty food, eight to 10 […]
Use ‘healthy’ parts of food that get discarded
Parts of fruits and vegetables like broccoli leaves and onion skin are often discarded though they contain health benefits — and we can easily include them in our diet, say nutritionists. Onion skin: Onion skin is rich in quercetin, which […]
Eat salmon, walnuts for a slimmer waist
If you want to avoid having extra fat around your waist, eat salmon and walnuts, suggests a new research. The study conducted by Uppsala University reveals that people who eat a lot of polyunsaturated fat gain more muscle than those […]
Edible flowers for health
1. Lotus is revered the world over as it is a sign of prosperity, purity and peace. All parts of the lotus can be consumed which including its petals, flowers, flower stamens, seeds, and stems. This flower helps in the […]
