Health Tips

Always floss before bed

Your oral health is as important as your physical health. If the food particles stay on the teeth, the bacteria will increase throughout the night and...

Drink enough water

Those 8 glasses of water support the vital functions of your body. Keeping yourself hydrated eases digestion and promotes circulation. It also aids in...

Go for a walk everyday

Go for a 30-minute walk every day. It increases cardiovascular and pulmonary fitness thus reducing the risk of heart diseases and stroke. If you have ...

High Fever?

Prolonged fever that crosses 102 degrees needs further medical attention. If accompanied by chest pain and breathing difficulty it may be due to pneum...

Quit Smoking & Alcohol

You are aware of the serious health risks of smoking and drinking on your lungs, heart, liver, and kidney. Promise yourself a healthier you this new y...

Manage Stress better

Office deadlines, college submissions or social commitments, can leave you stressed. Stress may contribute to heart disease, high blood pressure, obes...

Stop Overeating!

Do you always overeat especially when in front of the TV? The next time you are eating while watching TV, commit to eating just one bowl of popcorn an...

Get stronger bones

Have a diet high in calcium and vitamin D to get strong bones and prevent osteoporosis. Dairy products as well as dark green vegetables, dried beans, ...

Tips to keep your bones healthy & strong

As you age your bones become weak and fragile. Here are a few steps to keep your bones strong and healthy. Eat foods rich in calcium and Vitamin D, do...

Snack Healthy!

Do mid-day hunger pangs make you reach out for fried snacks? If you are in the office or are traveling carry some fruits and nuts with you. They are f...

Do not skip your portion of rice

Do not completely remove rice from your diet due to the weight gain myth. Anything had in moderation will not increase your weight. Rice is an excelle...

Make sure to Exercise regularly

This new year, find a new you. Join a workout class of your choice or join the gym. Exercise helps lower your risk of cardiac disease and improves you...

Don't drink & drive

Are you celebrating the New Year? Make sure you do not drink and drive. Wishing you a Happy and safe New Year!

Benefits of Grapes

Grapes are high in potassium. A high intake of potassium helps counteract excess sodium in your body. A low-sodium-high-potassium diet is beneficial f...

Always eat fresh fruits

Eating fruits have a lot for health benefits as they contain various nutrients which are essential to building immunity. Here are a few reasons to inc...

Black Tea: Good for your gut

The polyphenols found in black tea help maintain a healthy gut by promoting the growth of good bacteria and inhibiting the growth of bad bacteria. The...

Is that a calcium deficiency?

Have you been eating well? Even a minor deficiency in calcium initiates the metabolic changes and potential dysfunctions in your body. Numbness or tin...

Benefits of fennel seeds

Fennel seeds are made up of health-benefiting volatile essential oil compounds such as anethole, limonene, anisic aldehyde, pinene, myrcene, fenchone,...

Understand your body post 30 years of age

Your body starts to lose muscle mass after the age of 30 years. Muscle plays a huge role in controlling your metabolism as you need muscles to burn ca...

Potatoes: A Powerhouse of energy and nutrition

Potatoes are a storehouse of energy and nutrition, including vitamins, minerals, and essential organic compounds. Since potatoes predominantly contain...