Its raining…rain ! After the scorching summer, one of the seasons which everyone looks forward to is monsoons. But, the rains also bring along a large number of health problems. There are numerous reports of dengue, typhoid and other infections […]
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Rains and sniffles, sneezes and flus go hand in hand for most people. But there are some, who go through the entire season without as much as a sneeze. How do they do it? Its all about building one’s immunity. […]
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Want to know why sugars are bad for you? Here is a list of 10 compelling reasons to cut out sugar from your diet. #1: No dangerous sugar spikes! The more sugary foods we eat, the more the insulin […]
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Sugar, sugar everywhere, but in excess it is not safe! Given the epidemic of diabetes in children and adults alike, we in India need to closely examine our obsession with sugar and anything sugary! Indians have a very high threshold […]
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Health and salads go hand in hand. All health agencies worldwide recommend consuming at least 3 to 4 servings of fresh vegetables in a day for maximum health and nutrition. The servings translate into at least 400 grams of veggies […]
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Sportsmen, athletes and body builders often resort to supplements to enhance performance, endurance, and to gain muscle. It is commonly advised by unqualified fitness trainers without obtaining a clear medical and fitness index of the individual. In some cases, supplements […]
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It is a commonly held belief that to be healthy or to lose weight, one must cut out all forms of fats and oils. That however can be dangerous to overall health and especially to our heart! Fats promote heart […]
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Today, on the occasion of “World Diabetes Day” around the corner, it is time to refresh our diabetes IQ. Diabetes is a group of metabolic disorders identified by high blood glucose levels, either because the insulin production is insufficient or […]
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Are all carbs created equal? Apparently not! Research has shown consistently that there are some that are beneficial in many ways, while some can be, evil! Whole and holy grains! A recent study found that women who averaged two to […]
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They are not called building blocks for nothing! Proteins build almost everything that allows our body functions to proceed without a glitch. They are part of enzymes that digest food, hormones that regulate blood sugar, mood, growth and metabolism. They […]
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