Health Tips

How to battle motion sickness?

Sometimes riding in a boat, car, train, or plane may make you nauseated and dizzy. For extreme cases, medication may be required. However, most of the...

World Osteoporosis Day

Bone-density tests are the only way to predict your fracture risk and definitively nail down a diagnosis of osteoporosis. Everyone over 50 should be s...

Avoid these purines to prevent gout

Purines are substances in animal and plant foods that your body converts to uric acid. High levels of uric acid in the blood cause crystals to form an...

Health benefits of Star fruit

Star fruit is high in antioxidants including beta carotene and Vitamin C. Vitamin C cannot be produced by the body, hence it must be received through ...

Stay away from extreme diets!

Extreme diets that deprive you of certain foods groups may lead to nutritional deficiencies over a long period of time. Choose to eat healthy, here ar...

Is magnesium deficiency harming your health?

Because magnesium deficiency affects every part of your body, low-level symptoms can be widespread and confusing. Depression, insomnia, anxiety, nervo...

Eat right for a strong immune system

Good nutrition helps protect you from toxins and infections. Certain vitamins and minerals are known to boost your immunity and protect you from infec...

Health benefits of Barley

Barley contains high amounts of insoluble fibre that helps add bulk to your stool thus boosting your intestinal health. Regular consumption of barley ...

Health benefits of Okra

Ladyfinger or bhindi or okra is a good source of folate (Vitamin B9). Regular consumption of this vegetable helps pregnant women meet their daily fola...

Did you know?

A certain amount of iodine is required in the body to produce a hormone called thyroid that controls metabolism and other body functions. Low levels o...

Health benefits of Round Gourd (Tinda)

Round gourd or tinda contains vitamins and carotene that boosts the immunity and keeps you healthy. Its antioxidant property protects you from pathoge...

Health benefits of blueberries

Blueberries are low in calories but high in nutrients. They contain anthocyanins and other flavonoids that help boost the memory function of the brain...

Watch your cholesterol!

Did you know? High cholesterol levels increase your risk of getting the cardiac disease. Eat healthy and reduce saturated fats, eliminate trans fats, ...

Suffering from a muscle spasm?

Muscle spasms in your back can range from minor discomfort and stiffness to sharp, severe pain and muscle tightening that hinders normal back movement...

Did you know?

Research suggests that cocoa butter and dark chocolate contain the highest amount of Vitamin D2 which is crucial for the human body. However, it is ad...

Prevent fungal infections

The monsoon season comes with a lot of humidity and increases your risk of getting fungal skin infections. This commonly affects your toes, groin area...

What does your period say about your health?

During menstruation, the body sheds tissue and blood from the uterus through the vagina. Hormonal changes and health conditions like vaginal infection...

Does your day start with a cup of coffee?

Avoid drinking coffee on an empty stomach. It stimulates hydrochloric acid production and hampers the actual digestion process of other meals.

Health benefits of black plums

Black plums are rich in potassium which makes them a heart healthy fruit. Additionally, it helps in regulating blood pressure and reducing bad cholest...

Benefits of Tulsi

Tulsi has Vitamin C and zinc which makes it a natural immunity booster. It has antiviral, antibacterial, anti-fungal properties which help prevent mon...