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Fenugreek Seeds: Here’s How Eating Soaked or Sprouted Methi Dana will Benefit Your Health

October 7, 2017 Loknath Dasbenefit, Dana, Eating, Fenugreek, Health, Here's, How, Methi, or, seeds:, soaked, Sprouted, Will, Your

Alternative therapy can do wonders in taming from some the severest to the commonest of ailments. Some of our previous articles have already put a spotlight on the brilliance of the everyday kitchen ingredients that can also be used to promote health. Reams have been written on the versatility of methi dana. Not only do these amber coloured seeds excellent for flavouring food, these are also used extensively by Ayurveda to arrive at potions and concoctions to relieve common ailments. Earlier, we have had talked about the goodness of fenugreek seeds…

Navratri 2017: Here’s how fasting detoxifies the body and improves immunity

September 23, 2017 Loknath Das2017:, and, body, detoxifies, Fasting, Here's, How, Immunity, Improves, Navratri, The

Fasting can detoxify the body, provided that good amount of fruits, vegetables, milk products and unsweetened beverages are included. It can also improve cardiovascular function, blood composition, and blood pressure, say experts. * Drinking a lot of liquids such as coconut water and herbal tea help aggressively in flushing out toxins from the body and maintaining electrolyte balance. * Another benefit of fasting is that it brings self-discipline and keep us away from eating unnecessary snacking. * Following the pattern of the traditional and Satvik diet that includes fruits, lassi (Buttermilk), lemon water,…

Want to exercise but can’t find the time? Here’s how to make it a part of your routine

September 20, 2017 Loknath Dasa, but, Can't, exercise:, Find, Here's, How, It, Make, of, Part, Routine:, The, Time, to, Want, Your

Most of us know how important getting enough exercise is, but with the fast pace of modern life, everyday responsibilities can sometimes get in the way. For those struggling to find the time to fit in a workout Dr Irvin Sulapas, assistant professor of family and community medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, has some expert advice. “I always tell my patients any time you can get up and move is the best time to work out. It doesn’t matter if it’s in the morning, middle of the day or…

How to Battle Motion Sickness: 10 Simple Tricks and Remedies

September 13, 2017 Loknath Das10', and, Battle, How, Motion, remedies, sickness, simple, to, Tricks

Motion sickness is something that has troubled most of us. While some may get over the feeling with time, others may continue to battle the woes of motion sickness throughout their life. “Motion sickness can be linked to the sinuses and the body’s ability to make sense of the movement outside and the stationary state of the body inside the vehicle,” notes Dr. Rupali Datta, Chief Clinical Nutritionist, Fortis Escorts, Delhi. Simply put, motion sickness is nothing but the body’s inability to comprehend and balance various responses. While traveling the…

How is cold different from flu?

September 8, 2017 Loknath Dascold, different, Flu, From, How, Is

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Nomophobia: How phone separation anxiety is becoming a silent killer

September 6, 2017 Loknath Dasa, Anxiety, Becoming, How, Is, Killer, Nomophobia:, Phone, separation, silent

“I can’t live without you”.Ten years ago, people used to say this to their loved ones. But now, the phrase doesn’t apply to their dear ones as much it applies to their phone. The moment they are separated from their devices, anxiety hits them like a hurricane. Recent research suggests that people suffering from nomophobia, feel lonely without their phones. They have an unhealthy attachment to it. Thus, they isolate themselves from real company. We spoke to experts Dr Gorav Gupta, psychiatrist and Samhitha Srishaila, psychologist, who explain the symptoms…