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Your saliva test can check body’s immunity

December 16, 2016 Srijitabody's, Can, check, Immunity, saliva, test, Your

Y Researchers from the University of Birmingham have found that antibody levels in saliva are linked to those in blood serum, suggesting a new method for assessment of protection against bacterial infections. The study was published in the journal Biomarkers. They found that in general, higher antibody concentrations in serum were associated with higher concentrations in saliva, with the strongest relationships observed for IgA antibodies. “Protection against bacterial infection is usually inferred by measuring antibody levels in blood serum,” said lead study author Dr Jennifer Heaney. “But taking blood samples…

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…

Yoga can Improve Mental Health for Kids under Home Care

December 15, 2016 SrijitaCan, Care, for, Health, Home, Improve, Kids, mental, Under, Yoga

Regular practise of Kundalini Yoga — which incorporates movement, dynamic breathing techniques, meditation and the chanting of mantras — can potentially help improve the health and psychological well being of children as well as the workforce in residential care homes, a study has found. The results showed that the yogic technique has the potential to encourage togetherness and mutuality and improve health and psychological outcomes for children as well as the staff. “The findings are very exciting as they suggest that the practice of Kundalini yoga, involving both staff and…

5 Natural Nutrients That Can Improve Your Gut

December 15, 2016 Srijita5%;, Can, Gut, Improve, natural, Nutrients, That, Your

The test of being on a gluten free diet is not just getting off grains that have gluten. There are many ways in which you still might be damaging your gut. Think about the soya sauce or the Worchester sauce you enjoyed at your favourite Chinese restaurant. To have a strong gut, you need to be on a very strict gluten free diet and that includes no cross contamination. In addition to this, you also need to take into consideration the following – a generic recommendation for a healthy diet:…

5 Streaming Workout Programs You Can Add to Your Amazon Prime Membership

December 10, 2016 Srijita5%;, Add, Amazon, Can, Membership, Prime, Programs, Streaming, to, workout, You, Your

Getting in shape from home is easier than ever with subscription services that let you stream workouts from your TV, smartphone, or tablet—and five of these services are available as affordable add-ons to an Amazon Prime membership. (And you thought free two-day shipping and Transparent were the only reasons to subscribe to Prime!) Each of the five channels has a unique mission, and targets different types of exercisers. You can try before you buy with a seven-day free trial—or you can read about my experience testing out one class from each channel. Acacia TV The…

The Best Quick Workouts You Can Do in Just 60 Seconds

December 10, 2016 Srijita60, Best, Can, Do, In, Just, quick, seconds, The, workouts:, You

Photo: Getty Images We get it: Sometimes you just don’t have enough time in the day for a 60-minute spin class or lengthy session at the gym. The good news, though, is that you can still work up a sweat even if you’re traveling or having a crazed week at work. These super-quick moves from Alonzo Wilson, founder and director of training at Tone House in New York City, are designed to deliver maximum calorie burn in a short amount of time (think: less than a minute) so you can fit in a…