These ten foods are natural germicides

Greek scientist Hippocrates famously said “Let food be thy medicine.” While modern medicine pays less importance to food as a means of cure, Ayurveda and Homeopathy attach utmost significance to diet which is seen as a supplement to the medicines prescribed. For example, a number of Ayurvedic medicines are recommended to be taken along with honey or cow’s ghee and quite a number of foods like coffee and meat are banned when on homeopathic medication. We are what we eat and if we make a lot of diet mistakes, it…

9 Symptoms of Low Blood Sugar You Need to Pay Attention to

Low blood sugar, also known as hypoglycemia, can be quite a dangerous condition. It is common among people who have diabetes and can occur even if you are managing it well. Hypoglycemia happens when the amount of blood glucose (the sugar in your blood) drops to a very low level, affecting your body’s normal functioning. This is often defined as a blood-sugar level below 70 mg/dl. A 2015 study published in the Journal Plos One shows that hypoglycemia is more common in people with type 2 diabetes or those who…

Home Remedies for Ear Pain: 5 Things That Bring Relief

Ear pain can be sharp and piercing. There are many possible cause of ear pain. Cavities, sinus infections, earwax and tonsillitis are some common ones. The most common ear infection is acute otitis media or a middle ear infection. In this case, your middle ear may be swollen or inflamed due to the infection and the pain is caused by the fluid being trapped behind the eardrum. Ear pain may be accompanied by other symptoms like fever, slight hearing loss or flu.Ear infections are quite common amongst children. The American…

Can love be taught?

Yes, say matchmakers, the new Cupids In the technology-assisted dating landscape, matchmakers are doing more than just fixing two people to come together – they are ensuring they fall in love. The cynic in you is probably asking, ‘can love really be taught?’ The new matchmakers say, yes. Professional matchmaker Jasbina Ahluwalia explains, “The singles who come to me are highly successful people who can navigate their professional growth quite well; but they have forgotten how to fall in love, something that’s basic, and did not need any formal lessons…

Pilates Exercises: 9 Reasons You Need to Roll Out Your Mat

“The beauty of Pilates is that each exercise can be toned up or toned down, each can be done by a beginner or an expert,” says Vesna Pericevic Jacob of Vesna’s Wellness, Delhi. Really, Pilates has something to offer people of all ages and levels of ability and fitness, from beginners to elite athletes. It may sound intimidating, but once you give it a go, there’s no going back. “It’s flexibility and strength all rolled into one powerfully dynamic workout. You basically use your own flexibility and your own strength…

Saturated Fat in Diet Linked with Higher Mortality

Replacing animal fats in your diet with a variety of liquid vegetable oils can help you live longer as researchers have confirmed that higher consumption of saturated and trans fats is linked with higher mortality. In a large study population that included 126,233 participants who were followed for more than three decades, researchers found that replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats conferred substantial health benefits. The study suggests that replacing saturated fats like butter, lard, and fat in red meat with unsaturated fats from plant-based foods like olive oil, canola…