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ORGANIC FOOD –Is Good, Does Good and Tastes Good

Farming practices used before the 1900′s are classed as organic. It was only after this that added chemicals such as urea and DDT were brought into farming – previous to this, farmers didn’t have the knowledge and simply put, were happy enough with things as they were; as most of us today would be. After [...]

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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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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- 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 – 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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The Many Benefits of Turmeric

The health benefits of turmeric is in the active ingredient called curcumin. curcumin compound gives turmeric its therapeutic benefits, its yellow color, and its pungent flavor. More specifically, curcumin harbors antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, stomach-soothing, and liver-and heart-protecting effects. Among the many health benefits of turmeric, is that it harbors antiplatelet activity. The herb reduces the [...]

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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 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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