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Beer marinade could cut down levels of harmful substances in grilled meats

March 28, 2014

Beer, when used as a marinade, could help reduce the formation of harmful substances in grilled meats, a new study revealed. I.M.P.L.V.O. Ferreira and colleagues explain that past studies have shown an association between consumption of grilled meats and a […]

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Edible massage oils introduced

March 27, 2014

Edible massage oils formulated with desirable scent of favorable choices has been latest addition in a popular brand. Offered in three variants – Mint Choco chip, Champagne and Raspberry, the oils smell like scent. “All the ingredients used have no […]

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10 Amazing benefits of pink (Himalayan) salt

March 26, 2014

Imagine everyone sitting down for a big family feast. The best china set gently upon silk cloth, crystals brimming with fresh apple-cinnamon-ginger juice. An array of baked, steamed and sautéed vegetables decorate the table. Suddenly Grandma reaches for the salt, […]

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Toxic minerals to avoid in food and environment

March 26, 2014

Many minerals are an essential part of a healthy diet. Other minerals are toxic even in tiny amounts, leading to nerve dysfunction and memory loss, a weakened immune system, and even kidney damage. Heavy metals are real trace elements found […]

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The unhealthiest things in your pharmacy

March 26, 2014

You may have heard about CVS’s tobacco ban, a major step forward. After all, pharmacies are supposed to help people live well, right? (Not sell them known carcinogens like cigarettes and chewing tobacco.) While we applaud the bold move, a […]

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Don’t wait to fix your hair problems

March 25, 2014

Most men will agree that hair loss is undesirable. Yet at the same time, most will do nothing when hair loss hits them. While it’s true that hair loss is not a life threatening condition, if it starts affecting your […]

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Eating yogurt may reduce type 2 diabetes risk

March 24, 2014

ISLAMABAD: Higher consumption of yoghurt can reduce the risk of new onset type 2 diabetes by 28 per cent. According to researchers, specific foods may have an important role in the prevention of type 2 diabetes and are relevant for […]

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Tips to choose the right skincare products for acne-prone skin

March 21, 2014

Who doesn’t want flawless, glowing skin? But that isn’t always possible. There are days when a sudden zit appears overnight and we try and conceal it as much as we can using different tactics. But some people suffer from a […]

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Water may not aid weight loss after all

March 18, 2014

Drinking water is often advised as a way to quicken the weight loss process. However, a nutrition expert from the University of Alabama in Birmingham says water isn’t the “magic bullet” for losing weight. “There is very little evidence that […]

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Top 6 natural remedies to keep your liver healthy

March 18, 2014

The liver is one of our body’s busiest organs, with a role to play in most of the biochemical processes that sustain life. It produces bile that is vital to digestion, produces plasma proteins, stores iron, regulates the clotting of […]

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