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12 Amazing Healing Benefits of Drinking Water in a Copper Vessel

February 14, 2017 Srijita12, a, Amazing, Benefits, Copper, Drinking, Healing, In, of, Vessel, Water

Water is the most essential element to sustain life on this planet. 70 per cent of human body is made up of water. You may have not known this but in ancient times, our ancestors and even our grandmothers followed the practice of storing water in containers made of copper. Their aim was probably to safeguard drinking water but there’s more to the story. In today’s modern world where we have UV filters and RO purifiers to purify water, the storage of water in metal containers may sound old-fashioned and not…

5 Wonderful Ginseng Benefits: A Magical Root

February 13, 2017 Srijita5%;, a, Benefits, Ginseng, Magical, Root, Wonderful

In today’s world, with a wide number of ailments that have become so common, we often bank upon herbs as a solution to our troubles. Traditionally too, in the most primitive of societies, with the absence of qualified doctors and a lack of resources, people always resorted to nature to relieve themselves. Living amidst wildlife and dense forests, it was not uncommon to find individuals knowledgeable in the field of herbs and their benefits on health and living. From mere cold and cough, to fever and chronic ailments, herbs came…

Love Salt a Bit Too Much? It Could Be Dangerous For Your Heart

February 11, 2017 Srijitaa, be, Bit, Could, dangerous, for, Heart, It, love, much, Salt, Too, Your

Come summer, come winter, we Indians love salty food. We can’t imagine snack time without munching on chatpata fries, samosas, chaats and other namkeens. While most of us are aware of the fact that too much salt is not good for our health, we often turn a blind eye, or forget to keep a check amidst all the celebrations and get-togethers. Just a little pinch of it can transform an ordinary dish into a lip-smacking treat. The truth is salt as an ingredient is not completely bad for our health.…

Why You Should Start Your Day With a Glass of Warm Water

February 10, 2017 Srijitaa, Day, Glass, of, Should, Start, warm', Water, Why, With, You, Your

The world is made up of two types of people, simplistically speaking. Those who like their water warm and those who like to throw in plenty of ice cubes. Water plays an essential role in our well-being, from skin care to good digestion and even avoiding migraines, there is a lot that merely the consumption of water can fix. However, according to science, both ancient and modern, the temperature of water when it is consumed is critical as well. From Ayurveda to ancient Chinese medicine, the one thing everyone seems…

Food and Mood: 10 Foods That Can Cheer You Up on a Bad Day

February 10, 2017 Srijita10', a, and, Bad, Can, cheer, Day, Food., Foods, mood, On, That, Up, You

We know that sweet treats or your favourite foods can make you happy and turn things around on a low day but we’re talking science. Some foods are known to transform your mood because of certain compounds that they contain. A lot of research has shown that our diet can affect our mood. The theory is simple – the food we eat can bring about certain changes in our brain structure which can affect your mood and behaviour. There are also several factors that can affect your feelings. These simple…

Stressed and Frustrated with Office Work? Go Take a Walk or Try Swimming

February 10, 2017 Srijitaa, and, Frustrated, Go, Office, or, Stressed, Swimming, Take, Try, walk, With, work

Everyone who has ever held a job has, at some point, felt the pressure of work-related stress. Stress isn’t always bad. Stress within your comfort zone can help you stay focused, energetic, and able to meet new challenges in the workplace. Stress is what keeps you on your toes during a presentation or alert to prevent accidents or costly mistakes at work. But in today’s hectic world, the workplace can often seem like an emotional roller coaster. Long hours, tight deadlines, and ever increasing demands can leave you feeling worried,…