Health Tips

Suffering from a smartphone thumb?

People who spend too much time texting may be at an increased risk of having "smartphone thumb". It is a painful condition caused by repetitive moveme...

Reduce inflammation, have strawberries

The antioxidants and phytochemicals found in strawberries helps to reduce inflammation of the joints, which may cause arthritis and can also lead to h...

Make carrots a part of your diet

Eating carrots is the best way to get your daily dose of Vitamin A along with a host of other benefits. Their high-fibre content helps regulate the di...

How fit are your bones?

Get started with a fitness regime from a young age. A regular program of weight-bearing exercise helps stop further bone loss and may be one of the fe...

Did you know?

The pairing of certain foods highly elevates the nutritive value of individual ingredients. Tomatoes and broccoli when eaten together are more effecti...

Enjoy purple yam this winter

This winter make the best use of purple yam, eat it steamed or fried. It is filled with anti-bacterial properties. Include it in your diet as it helps...

Kegels - The ultimate pelvic workout

A great way to improve bladder control, enhance comfort during intimacy and fight prolapse is to improve your pelvic floor muscle strength. Practise p...

Do you always prefer chilled water?

Experts suggest that if you drink chilled water just after your meal, the chilled temperature solidifies the fats from the foods you have just consume...

Tips to prevent haemorrhoids

Haemorrhoids commonly known as piles cause great discomfort and affect your daily life. Here are a few tips to prevent haemorrhoids:

Health benefits of Star fruit

Here is another reason to snack on star fruit. Carambola or starfruit has cooling properties and anti-inflammatory properties that promote salivation ...

Did you know?

Our taste buds can detect the taste in .0015 seconds which is faster than the blink of an eye. #TuesdayTrivia

Causes of mouth ulcers

Mouth ulcers do not always occur due to spicy foods. They may have an underlying reason too. Here are some reasons which may lead to a mouth ulcer:

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,...

Nature's Skincare Herb

Neem is beneficial in fighting against fungal infections. Its antifungal and anti bacterial properties keeps the harmful bacteria and fungi away. Regu...

Eat better for stronger bones

Nuts are a marvelous source of minerals such as calcium, magnesium, manganese and phosphorus. Munch on a handful of almonds and pistachios for good bo...

Practise yoga to deal with work stress

Yoga combines many popular stress-reducing techniques, including exercise and learning to control the breath, clear the mind, and relax the body. Prac...

Love reading while travelling?

Reading while travelling in a moving bus or car is not recommended. It can extend your eyes and make it hard for them to focus on leading to motion si...

Make celery a part of your salad

Pectin-based polysaccharides in celery help improve your digestive health and decrease instances of stomach ulcers. Celery also acts as an antioxidant...

Did you know?

Be cautious of Fibroids! Do not miss the signs and symptoms of fibroids. Timely diagnosis and treatment helps. Here are a few symptoms that indicate t...

Do you have psoriasis?

Winter aggravates this skin disease. Make sure that you moisturise your skin immediately after drying yourself from a shower. This helps to lock the m...