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4 Amazing Benefits of Drinking Water (and Why You Should Skip Cold Water)

November 27, 2016 Srijita4), Amazing, and, Benefits, cold, Drinking, of, Should, Skip, Water, Why, You

We are all aware of the importance of this nutrient. Yes, water is a nutrient! But a much neglected one. 60 to 70 per cent of our body is made up of water and when we do not hydrate it well, it is inevitable that we will face health problems.People often claim that they are too busy during the day to grab a glass of water. Not just that, our modern lifestyle and tastes also influence the amount of water we drink on a daily basis. My clients often say, they would usually prefer…

Fighting dengue: 4,065 positive cases recorded in K’taka till mid-Sept this year

September 17, 2016 Srijita065, 4), Cases:, dengue, fighting, In, K'taka, mid-Sept, positive, recorded, This, till, Year

Highest number of cases have been reported from Bengaluru. Karnataka has already recorded 4,065 positive dengue cases in the first nine-and-ahalf months of the year. With another three-and-a-half months to go, the state could well exceed last year’s figure of 5,077 cases by the end of 2016. A quick look at the figures (see box) show, the number of dengue cases has been on the rise over the years, which doctors say is a worrying trend. Of the 4,065 cases this year, Bengaluru has reported the highest number (544), followed…

4 Yoga Poses That Can Help You Prevent or Control Diabetes

September 16, 2016 Srijita4), Can, Control, Diabetes, Help, or, Poses, Prevent, That, Yoga, You

Blood circulation is one of the most vital functions of the body. It is responsible for making all the organs work efficiently, thereby keeping a check on various diseases, including diabetes. Diabetes is a condition based on the response of blood cells to the insulin produced by the body. It is referred to as a lifestyle disease because in most cases, it occurs due to a sedentary lifestyle and improper diet. Various studies have revealed that yoga has the ability to control and prevent diabetes; the twisting and stretching in…

4 Yoga Poses for Migraine: How to Get Relieved From That Pounding Pain

September 3, 2016 Srijita4), for, From, Get, How, Migraine, Pain, Poses, Pounding, Relieved, That, to, Yoga

Dealing with a headache is not easy. It can mess around with your everyday routine, and to make things worse, that debilitating pain doesn’t easily subside even when you’re taking rest. Migraine is a different ballgame altogether. It has no cause and no cure, however, genetic predisposition do come into play. The excruciating pain can even compromise one’s efficiency and productivity. For the longest time in my life, I had suffered from migraine and my only BFFs in the time of distress were migraine pills or cups of chai and…

4 Magical Herbs to Keep You Healthy this Monsoon

September 2, 2016 Srijita4), Healthy, Herbs, Keep, Magical, monsoon, This, to, You

The monsoon season gives people much needed respite from the summer heat. However, as the body gets exposed to the changes in the climate, our immunity gets affected drastically and makes us susceptible to a variety of ailments such as flu, cold, fever, etc. Invariably, there is a rise in the number of allergies and infection cases during the monsoons because of the high bacterial and germ presence in the air. With the increased humidity in the atmosphere, our body’s digestive capability also gets affected. Therefore, it is extremely important…

4 Unusual Ways to Help Lose Weight

August 30, 2016 Srijita4), Help, lose, to, Unusual, Ways, Weight

Images via iStock Sucking in your stomach hoping it will disappear? Dying to fit into your favourite pair of jeans again? Desperately hoping you can pull off your swimsuit this summer? The only answer to your prayers (which you already know) is exercise. But if you’re sick of hearing that exercising and eating smaller portions are the key to weight loss, fret not.We’ve put together four unusual ways that will surprisingly help you lose weight – 1. Play an instrument Playing the recorder while sitting on a chair won’t do…