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7 Natural Home Remedies for Gout

January 19, 2017 Srijita7, for, gout, Home, natural, remedies

Gout is a form of proactive arthritis, a condition which affects the joints, caused by the build-up of uric acid crystals, as told by Dr. Minakshi Sharma, an Ayurveda consultant at Vedic Vision Health Care Centre. Uric acid is a substance which is formed when the body breaks down purines (important substances which are regarded as the building blocks of DNA, as well as impacting blood circulation, digestion and absorption of nutrients); blood transports the uric acid to the kidney and stamps it out in urine. The condition in which…

7 easy ways nutritionists avoid gaining weight during winter

December 28, 2016 Srijita7, Avoid, During, easy, Gaining, Nutritionists, Ways, Weight, Winter

As much as we’d all love to write winter weight gain off as one of those annoying health myths (an apple a day, the two-second food rule, et cetera) it’s unfortunately 100 percent real, as a large international study recently proved. You’re likelier to gain the most weight of the year during the holiday season, and it can take up to five months to lose. Say it with me: Ughhh. So, because I’m really not very good at giving up the things that help me deal with my Seasonal Affective…

7 Worrisome Facts About Caffeine

December 28, 2016 Srijita7, About, Caffeine, facts, Worrisome

What’s the largest, least regulated, and most misunderstood drug trade in America? That would be caffeine. In his brand new book Caffeinated, investigative reporter Murray Carpenter takes a deep dive into this white-powder stimulant. The author says we underestimate nearly everything about caffeine: its prevalence in our daily lives, its health benefits, its negative impacts on our bodies and patterns. Carpenter shares a peek into his book’s most intriguing – and sometimes surprising – revelations. Caffeine makes us act like lab rats “With caffeine – coffee and tea especially –…

Bird Flu Infects 7 People in China This Month, Killing Two

December 23, 2016 Srijita7, bird, China, Flu, In, Infects, Killing, Month, People, This, Two

China has reported at least seven cases of bird flu in humans across the country this month, including two deaths, as authorities take steps to guard against an outbreak. Five cases of H7N9 bird flu infections have been diagnosed in central Anhui province since Dec. 8, and two people have died, state media reported. In Shanghai, officials said this week that a man was diagnosed with H7N9 and is being treated in a city hospital. Another case has been reported in Xiamen in coastal Fujian province, where poultry sales have…

7 Best Anti-Inflammatory Foods You Must Add to Your Diet

December 23, 2016 Srijita7, Add, Anti-Inflammatory, Best, Diet:, Foods, Must, to, You, Your

Let’s begin by understanding what inflammation means. Our body has a natural defense mechanism that fights anything unrecognizable that enters it such as microbes, viruses or chemicals. This process is called inflammation and it helps in protecting your health. However, sometimes when the immune system overreaches it may start attacking the healthy tissues and cells. This is when inflammation can become detrimental to your health and can cause chronic diseases like cancer, diabetes, arthritis or even depression. One of the most powerful ways to combat inflammation is to fortify your…

7 ways turmeric can work wonders for your body

December 16, 2016 Srijita7, body, Can, for, Turmeric, Ways, wonders, work, Your

Turmeric, also known as the queen of spices, is often regarded as one of the best nutritional supplements. The herb’s properties range from antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, to anti-carcinogenic and anti-inflammatory. It has in abundance nutrients such as dietary fibre, protein, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium and zinc, with vitamins C, E and K. No wonder turmeric is gaining popularity in the West as an effective health latte. Turmeric has a sharp flavour, which can get a little to pungent to taste. There are various ways in which you can consume…