Health Tips

Take your prenatal vitamins

Prenatal vitamins that include folic acid, iron, iodine, and calcium help cover any nutritional gaps in the mother's diet. They help reduce risks for ...

Trying to quit tobacco?

Remove tobacco products from your home and environment. This makes you less tempted to pick them up and start again. Seek professional help if require...

Can Multiple Sclerosis be prevented?

Medical research has not yet found a way to prevent multiple sclerosis. However, here are some things you can do to reduce your risk of getting multip...

What causes multiple sclerosis?

In Multiple Sclerosis (MS) the body’s own immune system attacks the central nervous system and causes damage, which slows or stops nerve transmission....

Beat the heat

Carry a bottle of water with you at all times even if you step out for small chores. Make sure you drink plenty of water and fresh juices to give your...

Symptoms of Leukemia

Leukaemia can be sometimes hard to spot because the signs and symptoms are common to other unrelated illnesses. Here are some symptoms that need furth...

How does blood cancer damage your body?

Blood cancer represents a large group of different malignancies. As it progresses, it interferes with the bone marrow’s ability to produce normal bloo...

Benefits of Capsicum

Capsicum is an excellent source of Vitamin C which fuels white blood cells in the body and helps fight infection. What’s more…it also plays an importa...

Did you know?

More often than not, the first symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis are joint pain and swelling. But once the condition progresses, the inflammation can s...

Have coconut water for a healthy heart

The prevalence of potassium, calcium and magnesium in coconut water helps in reducing bad cholesterol found in one’s heart. It also contains medium ch...

Can stress cause stomach problems?

Yes, apart from making you tense, stress can affect your gut health too. Stress increases acid production, which can increase the likelihood of experi...

Beat the heat with cucumbers

Cucumbers are 95% water. They help to keep the body hydrated and eliminate toxins from the body. This is because its high water content helps to flush...

Boost your energy with dried white peas

Dried white peas or 'safed vatana' are enriched with Vitamin B1 and Vitamin B3. These B Vitamins play an important role in energy and fat metabolism i...

Did you know?

Exercise during pregnancy helps reduce inflammation, maintains a healthy weight, and manages stress better. Regular prenatal exercise helps reduce pre...

Know the symptoms of preeclampsia

Preeclampsia is a pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure and damage to other organs like the liver and kidneys. Preeclampsia usua...

Suffering from a toothache?

Trying to avoid a dentist visit in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic? Here are some home remedies to soothe an aching tooth.

Benefits of Gulkand

Gulkand, the sweet rose preserve has medicinal properties. Being a natural coolant it helps beat the excessive summer heat. It also helps regulate dig...

Eat your meals slowly

Eating your meals in a rush doesn’t allow your body to digest your food well. Also, as the satiety signals haven't reached the mind, you end up overea...

Benefits of Cumin

Cumin or jeera is a rich source of dietary fiber, it exhibits carminative, anti-fungal, and anti-microbial properties. The essential oils cumin aldehy...

Beware of food poisoning!

Summer is at its peak. Refrigerate your leftovers on time and store your food properly. Clean your fruits and vegetables with the utmost care. The war...