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7 Incredible Benefits of Celery in Fighting the Risk of Cancer

January 24, 2017 Srijita7, Benefits, Cancer, Celery, fighting, In, Incredible, of, Risk, The

Celery, scientifically known as Apium graveolens, is a vegetable in the plant family – Apiaceae, which also includes parsley, carrots, fennel, coriander, parsnips, cumin and others. Celery is an excellent source of antioxidants and healthy enzymes. It is also a rich source of vitamin K, vitamin C, potassium, folate and vitamin B6. By including it in your diet, you will not only lower the risk of cancer but also prevent a host of other diseases and health concerns, thanks to the numerous medicinal properties of this leafy veggie. Celery had…

5 Home Remedies to Control High Levels of Uric Acid

January 24, 2017 Srijita5%;, Acid, Control, High;, Home, Levels, of, remedies, to, Uric

Being healthy is not for special occasions. It is a day to day challenge to fortify yourself from within. Good nutrition is as important as cultivating certain healthy habits to reduce your risk of falling prey to some of the chronic lifestyle diseases that are becoming increasingly common. With our hectic schedules and convenient choices, having high levels of uric acid is one such problem that many of you could face. Uric acid is a chemical found in your blood which is created when a substance called purine is broken…

Brazil issues first license for sale of a cannabis-based drug

January 21, 2017 Srijita'First, a, Brazil, cannabis-based, Drug, for, Issues, License, of, Sale:

Brazilian healthcare regulator Anvisa on Monday said it had issued the country’s first license for sale of a cannabis-based drug in the country after years of legal wrangling with patients. The multiple sclerosistreatment, an oral spray derived from marijuana and developed by Britain’s GW Pharmaceuticals PLC, is known as Sativex internationally and will be sold in Brazil under the brand name Mevatyl. The legal status of cannabis-based drugs has been a thorny issue in Brazil for years, with several patients fighting in the courts to circumvent prohibition. Anvisa has loosened…

Band of broth-ers

January 20, 2017 SrijitaBand, broth-ers, of

A new year calls for some ‘stock’ taking… in this case, literally, with bone brothbecoming the beverage of 2017. The old-fashioned super drink is hot once again and destined to stay that way. Like most other things, bone broth is a time-honoured food that has bounced back from ancient kitchens to join the long list of contemporary superfoods. Our grandma’s magical brew is the new-age cure for modern maladies. Americans are ordering cups of bone broth on the go instead of their daily lattes and have also created a band…

Men’s Health: 6 Causes of Fatigue and How to Prevent Them

January 20, 2017 Srijita6, and, causes, fatigue, Health, How, men's, of, Prevent, Them, to

Are you at work, facing issues finishing off the tasks at hand because you feel tired? Have you ever wondered, “Why am I so drained?” We have a habit of blaming our fatigue on our fast-paced and hectic lifestyle. And most of the time, we are right. In fact, feeling exhausted is so common in people these days that it has its own acronym, called TATT, which stands for “tired all the time.” You can fix this by making a few changes in your lifestyle, such as getting more sleep,…

A Diet Rich in Fruits and Vegetables Outweighs The Risks of Pesticides

January 19, 2017 Srijitaa, and, Diet:, Fruits, In, of, Outweighs, Pesticides, Rich, risks, The, vegetables

When you shop for groceries, do you carry a copy of the Environmental Working Group’s “Dirty Dozen,” list with you? It’s a list of the 12 vegetables and fruits with the most pesticides, and some people only buy organic versions of the items on the list. It’s the companion piece to the “Clean Fifteen,” which showcases the 15 options with the least pesticides. These annual reports generate a lot of media coverage, and their presence seems to influence our grocery shopping habits. But research shows that the lists – which…