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8 Glutamine Rich Foods and How They Can Boost Your Muscle Strength

January 24, 2017 Srijita'Muscle, 8, and, boost, Can, Foods, Glutamine, How, Rich, strength!, they, Your

Let’s begin by looking at what glutamine really is. It is the most important amino acid found in our body and yet a lot of us have very little or sometimes no knowledge at all about this extremely significant “building block” of protein. It is mostly present in the skeletal muscles and lungs, and involved in performing very essential functions. Some of these include digestion, repairing damaged tissues, strengthening of the immune system, and eliminating waste products like ammonia from the body. While each individual produces certain amounts of glutamine…

Regular Meditation May Reduce Risk of Memory Loss in Elderly

January 24, 2017 Srijitaelderly, In, Loss, May, Meditation, Memory:, of, reduce, regular:, Risk

A new study, published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, shows that older adults who practice meditation regularly may have improved memory functions and better objective cognitive performance than those who don’t. Moreover, these two functions are also key risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia that destroys your memory and also affects your thinking and behavioral skills. Researchers from West Virginia University in the United States found out that in older adults with subjective cognitive decline, a condition that may represent a preclinical stage of Alzheimer’s disease, practicing…

7 Incredible Benefits of Celery in Fighting the Risk of Cancer

January 24, 2017 Srijita7, Benefits, Cancer, Celery, fighting, In, Incredible, of, Risk, The

Celery, scientifically known as Apium graveolens, is a vegetable in the plant family – Apiaceae, which also includes parsley, carrots, fennel, coriander, parsnips, cumin and others. Celery is an excellent source of antioxidants and healthy enzymes. It is also a rich source of vitamin K, vitamin C, potassium, folate and vitamin B6. By including it in your diet, you will not only lower the risk of cancer but also prevent a host of other diseases and health concerns, thanks to the numerous medicinal properties of this leafy veggie. Celery had…

5 Herbal Medicines You Can Grow in Your Balcony

January 24, 2017 Srijita5%;, Balcony, Can, Grow, Herbal, In, Medicines, You, Your

How wonderful would it be to find a natural cure to all your problems right at home? Certain precious herbs can serve as natural solutions to some of the common health problems that you may face. Moreover, herbal substitutes are gaining an edge over artificial hair and skin care products. The good news is that these can be easily grown and maintained in your very own balcony and we’ll show you how. Here are five herbal plants that you must have at home: 1. Calendula Calendula is great for curing most…

5 Home Remedies to Control High Levels of Uric Acid

January 24, 2017 Srijita5%;, Acid, Control, High;, Home, Levels, of, remedies, to, Uric

Being healthy is not for special occasions. It is a day to day challenge to fortify yourself from within. Good nutrition is as important as cultivating certain healthy habits to reduce your risk of falling prey to some of the chronic lifestyle diseases that are becoming increasingly common. With our hectic schedules and convenient choices, having high levels of uric acid is one such problem that many of you could face. Uric acid is a chemical found in your blood which is created when a substance called purine is broken…

Less sugar, more wellness

January 21, 2017 SrijitaLess, More, Sugar, wellness

Falling prey to diabetes not only means being compelled to end your love affair with some of your favourite grubs; the effects are, in fact, graver! Being diabetic also means being vulnerable to a host of other ailments that could be fatal in the long run. Fret not, because the good news is, with lifestyle management being instrumental in keeping blood glucose levels in check, staying healthy could be your discretion now. Eat at Ease Right choice of food, food composition per serving and serving size are factors that constitute…