Srijita, Author at Pinfaves

Tree nuts literally fight cancer in the human body

February 12, 2017 Srijita(Tree, body, Cancer, Fight, human, In, literally, Nuts, The

QUICK: WHAT DO Paleo dieters, hardcore vegans, and tree squirrels all agree on? DEEZ NUTS. Okay, you had to see that coming. But seriously: Over the last decade, R.D.s and nutritionists have revealed that nuts and seeds are on top of the heap of whole foods you should be eating everyday. These calorie-dense nuggets of antioxidant action—these protein-packed pieces of power—should be making it into your mouth one daily handful at a time. Eating nuts consistently (and consciously) is perfect for pumping up heart protection, warding off obesity, and keeping…

Why do sweet things stop tasting so after we eat anything sugary

February 12, 2017 SrijitaAfter, Anything, Do, Eat, So, Stop, Sugary, sweet, tasting, Things, We, Why

You had a doughnut and topped it with a cup of cappuccino, which suddenly tasted plain despite two sachets of sugar. This has sometime happened with all of us when something sweet ceases to taste sweet when had after something sugary. Here we decode why this happens. First let us understand how our brain functions. Our sensory organs receive sensory information from the brain and the body acts on these messages. Once your brain becomes accustomed to a constant signal, it tends to ignore it, and focuses on looking for…

8 alternative healing therapies that actually work

February 12, 2017 Srijita8, Actually, Alternative, Healing, That, therapies, work

A practice as old as 100 years, alternative healing has always been around, with its importance even more prominent today. With strips of headache tablets kept in our bags or desks at work, the science of healing without medicine is still slow in its pace of reaching the larger audience. In times like these, alternative healing is a practice that has helped many achieve a stable, physical and mental being. Dr Manju Mehra, former President, Indian Association of Clinical Psychology and Clinical Psychologist at AIIMS, “Forms of alternative healing like…

That lovin’ feeding

February 12, 2017 Srijitafeeding, lovin’, That

When love is in the air, it’s always good to have romance on your plate. Foods that promote that lovin’ feeling have been around since the time of the ancient Greeks, if not earlier. While some — like chocolate or whipped cream — have dubious nutritive value even if they make you feel good, there are other healthier options that boost the feel-good chemicals in your brain. These chemicals include dopamine and serotonin. Other foods boost your energy levels. So if you are going to shop for foods this Valentine’s,…

Good news! Green tea may benefit people with bone-marrow disorders

February 12, 2017 Srijitabenefit, Bone-Marrow, disorders, Good, Green, May, news, People, Tea, With

The green tea that you drink to lose those extra pounds has many other powerful effects as a compound found in this ‘super-drink’ may have a life saving potential for people with bone-marrow disorders, reveals a study. The research appeared in the Journal of Biological Chemistry. Researchers from Washington University in St. Louis in the U.S. and their German collaborators found that a compound epigallocatechine-3-gallate (EGCG), a polyphenol found in green tea leaves, may be of particular benefit to patients struggling with multiple myeloma and amyloidosis, often-fatal medical complications associated…

Eating your way through menopause

February 12, 2017 SrijitaEating, menopause, through, Way, Your

During menopause, when a woman’s hormones are out of control, her mood swings can sometimes be overwhelming. Emotions simply cannot keep pace with the swift changes in the body. And because she’s not feeling happy, she’s less likely to take care of herself. There are many things you can do to ease the process. Now, more than ever, you need to embrace a lifestyle that is healthy and balanced, even if you do feel off-kilter on some days. And because menopause is a time associated with weight gain, hot flushes,…