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breakfast

Facts and Consequences of not having Breakfast

Breakfast tends to have the least priority these days in the daily chores of a family. Missing out of this essential morning meal will certainly hinder the growth of children in the family as also other elder members of their health gradually. Skipping breakfast is becoming a common trait among modern urban families everywhere. Why is [...]

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plants and People

Plants, People and Medicines

Now-a-days people have started realizing that they are drifting away from nature and are leading a hectic life full of tension , inhaling polluted air, drinking polluted water, eating all types of junk food available in the market and indulging in all sorts of excesses. No wonder ill health is on the rise. Diseases come [...]

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bhindi

Facts on OKRA (Bhendi) and its many Benefits

The very name of this vegetable is more or less irritating and jarring to the ear, but it has another soft name called “Bhendi” and also in english a sweet name as “Ladies finger“. It can be one of your best companions if you make use of it daily. Here is a copy an e-mail I [...]

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salad

Crunchy, Cool and Refreshing Salad

Fast foods like Pizzas, Burgers and Sandwiches are turning out to be an integral part of today’s life.  Another favorite that is making its way and  finding a place for itself among the present day Indian kitchen is the Salad. Whether you are a vegetarian or a non -vegetarian, there is always salad to delight every [...]

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coffee

Coffee- A cup of confusion

Many people do drink a cup of coffee occasionally, but before drinking it, they preface it by saying that they are not a coffee addict , but enjoy a cup once a way. So Is coffee a friend or a foe?. The concern about the possible health risks of drinking coffee, being one side of [...]

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Acidity

8 Ways to fight acidity instantly

Heart burn acidity,Gastric reflux are very common problems which all of us have to face some time or the other. There are two solutions to the problem which are, one  instant cure and the other a  long term one. Curing it altogether falls in the second category. How does acidity happen? There are many reasons  for  [...]

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insulin

Insulin – Facts, Effects and When To Take Your Next Dose

Insulin is a hormone that is produced by the pancreas and is required for maintaining sugar levels in the body,  people with type 1 diabetes the pancreas does not produce insulin. And in type 2 diabetes insulin does not work as it  nornally should . The amount of insulin produced by the pancreas may also be [...]

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Ageing and unsteadiness

Unsteadiness during ageing and a few tips to keep you safe

Unsteadiness is a common problem with increasing age. Staying steady depends on the systems within the body remaining healthy. In one staying steady, muscles and joints play an important part along with the eyes and the brain. If one has problem with his or her balance and/or walking or if one had a fall, the family physician [...]

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beetroot

Beetroot fights cancer – A Cardio Tonic

In our search for more local and seasonal vegetables, we should not lose sight of the Beetroot, a not very attractive vegetable to look at, which has been considered to be very beneficial for health, particularly  blood, the heart and the digestive system. It has also been considered as a laxative , a cure for [...]

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