Central government hospitals to reserve beds for dengue, chikungunya

The central government has agreed to reserve 10 per cent of the beds in its hospitals for treatment of dengue and chikungunya patients, according to Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain. Jain’s remarks came after meeting Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda at his office here on Friday. “We had requested Mr Nadda to reserve at least 10 per cent beds (1,000 beds) in the central government-run hospitals, like All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Safdarjung Hospital, Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, etc., for treatment of dengue and chikungunya cases, to which…

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5 Magical Home Remedies for Cold You Probably Haven’t Tried Yet

Here are 5 amazing home remedies for cold you need to try, now. Catching a cold is almost as easy as strolling down the road. It seems to resurface time and again no matter how many antibiotics we bring home to keep the infection at bay. Our grandmothers have constantly highlighted the effectiveness of age-old home remedies while we have canvassed the effectiveness of allopathy. But the fact is, you need to try these home remedies to see for yourself how effective they can be. I, myself, have witnessed the…

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7 Amazing Natural Cleansers for Gorgeous Skin

I have over 25 years of experience in the beauty business and throughout this time span I have seen that most women and men are confused about their skin type. As such they aren’t sure about what products to buy or what ingredients would suit them. Whenever I ask them about their skin type, the most common answers are “ummm” and “ahhh”, which of course show how ignorant they are when it comes to their own skin.Before I get on to any skincare treatments or home remedies, I would like…

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Skincare guide for dark skin

  No matter how overpromising fairness creams might sound, the truth is – what makes a person beautiful is maintaining a healthy lifestyle and a positive outlook. Dark is beautiful and certainly demands as much attention as a light skin-tone would. We spoke with celebrity cosmetologist Dr. Blossom Kochhar to unravel the best ways of standing out if you are a dusky beauty. Indians believe that fair is beautiful, but we all know about the enigma of ‘dark beauty’. If taken care, dusky skin can beat the ‘sexiness’ of a…

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5 must have foods for healthy kidneys

If you are on dialysis or have chronic kidney disease, you will be happy to know that there are several natural super foods that can help your kidneys recover faster. They are rich in anti-oxidants, vitamins and minerals that help strengthen the kidneys and are also beneficial for patients who have undergone transplant. But you must eat them only at the advice of your doctor. Red bell peppers: They are low on potassium and rich in vitamins A, C, B6, folic acid and fiber. They are also rich in lycopene…

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6 foods for healthy hair

Shampoos and conditioners can do only so much — what you eat is even more important. Experts say that the nutrients you consume help fortify your hair follicles as well as your scalp. Here are some foods that are known to do wonders for your tresses… Salmon Packed with vitamin D and protein, which make your hair stronger, the omega-3 fatty acids found in salmon help your body grow hair. Other sources of essential fatty acids include sardines, trout, avocado and pumpkin seeds. Walnuts Walnuts have good amounts of omega-3…

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