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National Deworming Day: 5 Home Remedies to Deworm Yourself

February 11, 2017 Srijita5%;, Day, Deworm, Deworming, Home, national, remedies, to, yourself

Intestinal worm is a common problem in growing children, particularly from developing countries. There are many causes to this parasitical infection which mainly arises due to unhygienic conditions. One of the most common modes of infection is consuming undercooked meat. In many places, particularly roadside stalls, meat dishes are not always prepared with utmost care. As such the infectious worms growing in the meat get transferred to your body, where it adheres itself to the intestinal walls, acting like a parasite where it draws nutrition from the host’s body to…

Love Salt a Bit Too Much? It Could Be Dangerous For Your Heart

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Come summer, come winter, we Indians love salty food. We can’t imagine snack time without munching on chatpata fries, samosas, chaats and other namkeens. While most of us are aware of the fact that too much salt is not good for our health, we often turn a blind eye, or forget to keep a check amidst all the celebrations and get-togethers. Just a little pinch of it can transform an ordinary dish into a lip-smacking treat. The truth is salt as an ingredient is not completely bad for our health.…

Why Good Nap Time is Essential for Kids to Develop Language Skills

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It is no secret that a good night’s sleep makes you feel better. Not only does sleep give your body time to rest and recharge, it may also be crucial to your brain’s ability to learn and remember. Healthy sleep puts us in the right state of mind to take in information as we go about the day. Sleep actually triggers changes in the brain that solidify memories – strengthening connections between brain cells and transferring information from one brain region to another. Imaging and behavioral studies continue to show…

Dietary Protein Benefits: How It Can Help You Gain Muscles

February 10, 2017 SrijitaBenefits, Can, Dietary, Gain, Help, How, It, muscles, Protein:, You

Want to gain muscles and be strong? It’s not all about working your guts out in the gym. While exercise can help you burn calories and sculpt your physique, you also need a good dose of nutrients to help your body achieve that dream goal in a healthy way. And no matter what people tell you about supplements and other products to help gain muscles, there’s nothing quite like good food sources that are natural. Proteins are essential for your body as they help in cell growth and development. Your…

Why You Should Start Your Day With a Glass of Warm Water

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The world is made up of two types of people, simplistically speaking. Those who like their water warm and those who like to throw in plenty of ice cubes. Water plays an essential role in our well-being, from skin care to good digestion and even avoiding migraines, there is a lot that merely the consumption of water can fix. However, according to science, both ancient and modern, the temperature of water when it is consumed is critical as well. From Ayurveda to ancient Chinese medicine, the one thing everyone seems…

Toxic Rice: How Soaking it Overnight Before Cooking Can Prevent Cancer

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Love eating rice? Can’t imagine life without a bowl of fish curry and rice or rajma-chawal? Well, here’s some news for rice eaters. The humble ingredient may not be as good for your health as you may think it to be. We are living in a chemical age, there’s no denying that fact. And these chemicals seem to be creeping into our food by all sorts of means. During agriculture, there are various factors that contribute to the proper growth of the crops. Excessive pesticides or contaminated water can seep…