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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…

Benefits of Eating Chocolate: Why It is the Best Gift for Your Valentine

February 13, 2017 SrijitaBenefits, Best, Chocolate, Eating, for, Gift, Is, It, of, The, Valentine, Why, Your

The unending story of chocolate begins with cocoa trees that grew wild in the tropical rainforests of the Amazon basin and other areas in Central and South America for thousands of years. The Maya Indians and the Aztecs were the first ones to recognise the value of cocoa beans. The word ‘chocolate’ is actually derived from The Aztec word, ‘Xocolatl’, which means ‘bitter water’. Back in the day, chocolate was praised for its medicinal properties. It was used as an energy drink and to cure diseases like jaundice, coughs, indigestion…

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…

10 Unknown Benefits of Mango Leaves: Don’t Throw Them Away!

February 11, 2017 Srijita10', away, Benefits, Don't, leaves, Mango, of, Them, Throw, Unknown

Mango, the quintessential summer fruit, is perfect for desserts. But who would have imagined that a sweet, juicy and delicious fruit like mango can also be a healthy superfood? Well, it’s true. It is rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin C and minerals like copper, potassium and magnesium. Not only this, mango leaves which you may often discard can actually work as a great herbal medicine. Mango leaves are full of healing and medicinal properties. They are reddish or purplish when tender and new, and grow into a dark green color…

Dietary Protein Benefits: How It Can Help You Gain Muscles

February 10, 2017 SrijitaBenefits, Can, Dietary, Gain, Help, How, It, muscles, Protein:, You

Want to gain muscles and be strong? It’s not all about working your guts out in the gym. While exercise can help you burn calories and sculpt your physique, you also need a good dose of nutrients to help your body achieve that dream goal in a healthy way. And no matter what people tell you about supplements and other products to help gain muscles, there’s nothing quite like good food sources that are natural. Proteins are essential for your body as they help in cell growth and development. Your…

6 Incredible Beetroot Juice Benefits: Why You Should Drink it Every Day

February 9, 2017 Srijita6, Beetroot, Benefits, Day, Drink, Every, Incredible, It, Juice:, Should, Why, You

The beautiful and bright colour of beetroots can make anyone fall in love with it yet it is often ignored, perhaps because of its distinctive taste. If you’re not a fan, you should know that beetroot has been gaining amazing popularity as the new superfood around the world. It’s low in fat, full of powerful antioxidants, rich in Vitamin C, and helps in the absorption of iron. Need we say more? Both the leaves and the roots can be eaten. While the pink root is sweet, the dark green leaves…