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Why should you have soaked almonds

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Soaked Almonds Or Raw….Choose the healthy one (Getty Images) If you love eating almonds raw and hate the idea of soaking it overnight, then it’s time to put in that little extra effort. It’s not only about taste but more about picking the healthier option when choosing between soaked almonds and raw almonds. Why soaked almonds are better? Many are unaware that the brown peel of almonds contains tannin, which inhibits nutrient absorption. Once the almonds are soaked, the peel comes off easily, allowing the nuts to release nutrients. Soaked…

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Home remedies for diarrhea

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Home remedies for diarrhea (Thinkstock photos/Getty Images) Diarrhea can really take a toll on your body, here’s how to treat it at home Diarrhea can make you really weak and needs to be treated early before it makes you very weak. Here are some home remedies. 1. Make up for the lost minerals by constantly sipping on electral powder or a mixture of lemon, water, salt and sugar, throughout the day. Clear soups, chicken broth, buttermilk, fruit juice are fine to keep you hydrated too. 2. Stay away from fibrous…

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Grandma’s pearls of wisdoms you must know

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Granny knows best How true are your dadima’s pearls of wisdoms, really? Here’s a reality check. Does an apple a day keep the doctor away? It might be easy to dismiss some of the things that older people tell us as ‘rubbish’, but if you think about a number of common sense guidelines we use in our daily lives, they almost certainly came from our grandparents — proving that granny really does know best. Each day you spend leaves you with one day less Think about the way you look…

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Ayurveda treatments: Herbs for women’s health

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Ayurveda treatments: Herbs for women’s health (Thinkstock photos/Getty Images) Menstruation, menopause, obesity, irregular periods, acne, anaemia are some of the problems that are commonly faced by women. Here are some natural remedies and ayurvedic herbs that can help prevent and control these problems. We break down which are the herbs you need to improve your health and not let it pin you down. Painful menstruation During menstruation or periods you may experience loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, and constipation. Women are recommended to consume mixtures that are available in stores…

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Herbal remedies: 20 health benefits of neem

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Herbal remedies: 20 health benefits of neem (Thinkstock photos/Getty Images) Neem tree has been described in Ayurveda’s prime text, the Charaka Samhita, as sarva roga nivarini (that which keeps all diseases at bay) or arishtha (reliever of disease). Its extracts have been used in the Ayurvedic tradition for thousands of years for maintaining health and overall well-being. The roots, bark, gum, leaves, fruit, seed kernels and seed oil are all used in therapeutic preparations for both internal and topical use. 1. Neem, a tree native to India, is a vital…

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How papaya, fenugreek leaves can control dengue

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How papaya, fenugreek leaves can control dengue (Getty Images) Giloy is helpful in building the immune system and papaya leaves cure dengue fever, an expert says. Pankaj Aggarwal, from the capital-based Agrawal Homoe Clinic, has suggested some easy home remedies to control platelet loss and recovery from dengue fever. Giloy (herb): This is helpful in building the immune system, giloy stem marks immediate recovery when consumed in frequently during the fever. Boil two or three giloy stems for ten minutes and serve the patient for better immunity. Papaya leaves: The…

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