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The best brain food in the world

April 4, 2014

The brain has many nutritional requirements that help it perform its roles. It requires glucose as an energy source, a compound that is easily metabolized from carbohydrates. Various vitamins and antioxidants help protect the brain from injury, while certain vitamins […]

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Natural remedies for better eyesight

April 2, 2014

Vision problems are quickly becoming a common disease in this day and age. With an exponential increase in the number of hours we spend in front of a screen, the phenomenon comes as no surprise. Why do your eyes get […]

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The 5 best foods you aren’t eating

April 2, 2014

Even if you’re the poster child for healthy eating, you’ll eventually grow tired of green tea, almonds, and Greek yogurt. And that’s fine, because your local store is stocked with lesser-known superfoods that pack a serious nutritional punch—and deserve a […]

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5 beauty benefits of lime juice

April 1, 2014

Good things do come in small packages! Limes – the green coloured citrus fruit found in abundance in India is full of vitamin C, citric acid, flavonoids and antioxidants which neutralise the action of free radicals in our body, increasing […]

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3 New reasons to drink coffee

April 1, 2014

Go ahead, brew and pour. Previous studies have shown coffee can lower your risk of diabetes, liver cancer, Alzheimer’s and skin cancer.And as contributor Emily Rogan wrote about In the new issue of EatingWell Magazine, here are 3 new reasons […]

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Tips to avoid heat stroke: Light colored clothes, cold water

April 1, 2014

MANILA, Philippines — Wear light-colored clothes. Drink lots of cold water and stay out of the sun. The Department of Health (DOH) dispensed these tips on Sunday to help the public avoid heat stroke, a potentially fatal condition, during the […]

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Mustard and weight loss

March 31, 2014

When you attempt to lose weight, it’s often important to familiarize yourself with the calories you burn versus those you consume through your diet. Increasing your physical activity while cutting down on your caloric intake is the key to weight […]

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10 amazing health benefits of wearing a bindi on your forehead

March 31, 2014

As a child I still remember my father used to insist that I wear a bindi. Considering I came from a traditional Tambrahm home, his insistence was not misplaced. But being the person of science that I am, I needed […]

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10 Health benefits of drinking lemon water

March 28, 2014

1. It’s good for your stomach Lemon can help relieve many digestion problems when mixed with hot water. These include nausea, heartburn and parasites. Due to the digestive qualities of lemon juice, symptoms of indigestion such as heartburn, bloating and […]

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Top 10 home remedies for constipation

March 28, 2014

Constipation is a condition that can cause the person suffering from it a lot of trauma. Although constipation can be a sign of a bigger problem like we explained in our previous post, if your medical check up has cleared […]

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