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Childhood obesity, dairy is safe for kids and doesn’t lead to ill health

June 7, 2018 Loknath Dasand, childhood, dairy, doesn't, for, Health, ill, Is, Kids, Lead, Obesity, safe, to

For the longest time, it was widely believed that cow’s milk or any form of dairy promotes childhood obesity. However, according to this study, milk and dairy products are in fact safe for consumption. A team of researchers from the European Association for the Study of Obesity came to the conclusion after a comprehensive review of the scientific evidence over the last 27 years. “An important finding was the consistency of findings across different types of milk and dairy products and age groups,” explained Anestis Dougkas, who led the research.…

Vitamin pills are bad for heart and have no health benefits, says study

May 31, 2018 Loknath Dasand, Are, Bad, Benefits, for, Have, Health, Heart, No, pills, Says, Study, Vitamin

The most commonly consumed vitamin and mineral supplements provide no consistent health benefit or harm, a study has found. Researchers from the St Michael’s Hospital and the University of Toronto in Canada conducted a systematic review of existing data and single randomised control trials published in English from January 2012 to October 2017. They found that multivitamins, vitamin D, calcium and vitamin C – the most common supplements – showed no advantage or added risk in the prevention of cardiovascular disease, heart attack, stroke or premature death. Generally, vitamin and…

Tomato Juice Benefits: From Improving Digestion To Boosting Eye Health And More!

April 15, 2018 Loknath Dasand, Benefits, Boosting, Digestion, Eye, From, Health, improving, Juice:, More, to, Tomato

Tomato makes an indispensable part of the Indian and international cuisine. This beautiful red fruit not just adds a tangy flavour to innumerable delicacies but has several health and beauty benefits to offer. Not just tomato, but its juice is also nutrient-rich and low in calories and fat. So, if you are looking to lose weight, this drink is just for you. In fact, according to the book ‘Healing Foods’ by DK Publishing, one glass of tomato juice contains 74 percent of your recommended daily vitamin C intake. Other key…

Is Consuming Ghee In Summers Good For Your Health?

April 4, 2018 Loknath Dasconsuming, for, Ghee, Good, Health, In, Is, Summers, Your

Desi gheemakes for an indispensable part of most Indian households. You may agree that a generous helping of ghee on rice, chapattis and dals made them taste amazing. In fact, our grandmothers swore by this greasy delight and used it in most ‘gharelu nuske‘. Desi ghee is made with cow or buffalo’s milk, and is generally churned at home by heating white butter or malai. In the Ayurveda wisdom, ghee is considered to be a rejuvenating ingredient that is used to cure most ailments. Ghee, an unprocessed fat is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acid along with vitamin-A, which helps to keep your…

Flu virus: Why this common germ will remain a threat to your health

March 17, 2018 Loknath Dasa, common, Flu, Germ, Health, Remain, This, threat, to, virus, Why, Will, Your

On a March morning 100 years ago, a soldier in Kansas reported to the infirmary with fever, muscle aches, and a sore throat. By lunchtime, records state, dozens had joined him, stricken with what would become known as the Spanish Flu. Within months, the virus infected a third of the world’s population and killed as many as 100 million people. It could happen again. While the scale of the 1918-19 flu epidemic remains unparallelled, another pandemic is inevitable, experts say. Given the limitations of available drugs, flu-triggered respiratory diseases can…

Beat exam stress and perform well by following these 4 health tips

March 8, 2018 Loknath Das4), and, Beat, by, Exam, Following, Health, Perform, Stress, these, Tips:, Well

It’s that time of the year when both students and parents feel “exam pressure”. Students are under pressure to perform their best, but doing so requires a balanced approach to health, in addition to consistent studying. This balanced approach helps students boost their memory and remember what they have studied. Dr Hariprasad, an Ayurveda expert at The Himalaya Drug Company, recommends the following tips to maintain a healthy lifestyle during the upcoming exams: * Exercise regularly: Physical activity is an effective tool to improve academic performance. Studies conducted at the University…