Category: Wellness and Complementary Therapies
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 […]
Vitamin E could protect you from radiation
We are all radioactive. According to the World Nuclear Association (WNA), an average adult weighing about 70kg undergoes 4,550 nuclear disintegrations per second due to the natural radioactive elements within our own body. We are also being bombarded by invisible […]
Vinegar: the next superfood?
BETWEEN the balsamic, sherry and red wine vinegars on our salads and the alcohol vinegars in our cleaning products, the applications for the acidic liquid are virtually endless. But can vinegar be considered a health food? A report published by […]
Five unexpected causes of wrinkles
Almost everyone is aware that photo-aging from too much sun accumulated through the years is the main cause of wrinkles, followed closely by smoking. The aging process itself leads to wrinkles and lines, but that process could be slowed dramatically […]
Leech Therapy could cure blood vessel-related disorders
When all other forms of medicine fail, people turn to the traditional way which time and again has proved effective. One such traditional ayurvedic application, leech therapy, is coming to the rescue of several patients suffering from dermatological and blood […]
Straighten up your hair Naturally
Straight hair never goes out of trend. While some of us have naturally straight locks, the rest of us have to spend a bomb trying to perfect the straight hair look. We often end up damaging the hair by using […]
Red wine can fight cavities too
For red wine lovers, there is another bubbly news. According to new research, red wine, as well as grape seed extract, could potentially help prevent cavities – and your visit to the dentist’s chair too! This discovery could lead to […]
Kiwifruit for fitful sleep
If you’re having trouble falling asleep at night, head to the kitchen and reach for some kiwifruit. A study by Taipei Medical University has found that eating two kiwifruits an hour before going to bed can improve your sleep quality […]
Raise a toast to your health with Noni juice
A long-established cure, noni is a plant with multiple benefits ranging from traditional usage of its wood for making tools to its juice being used as a first aid or for treating critical illnesses. Antioxidant potential: Noni juice has a […]
