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4 Amazing Benefits of Drinking Water (and Why You Should Skip Cold Water)

November 27, 2016 Srijita4), Amazing, and, Benefits, cold, Drinking, of, Should, Skip, Water, Why, You

We are all aware of the importance of this nutrient. Yes, water is a nutrient! But a much neglected one. 60 to 70 per cent of our body is made up of water and when we do not hydrate it well, it is inevitable that we will face health problems.People often claim that they are too busy during the day to grab a glass of water. Not just that, our modern lifestyle and tastes also influence the amount of water we drink on a daily basis. My clients often say, they would usually prefer…

5 Foods that every woman should include in her diet

November 18, 2016 Srijita5%;, Diet:, Every, Foods, Her, In, Include, Should, That, woman

While it is imperative to eat a healthy, well-balanced diet, there are certain foods that every woman should include in her diet — foods that are excellent not just for overall health, but ones that can actually safeguard you from a number of ailments. Spinach It may not be the most tempting thing to eat but spinach has so many assorted mineral and vitamins that not eating it would be a big mistake. Packed with magnesium, which is said to lower symptoms of PMS, spinach is also good bone health,…

Palliative Care Should be Standard in Cancer Treatment: Guideline

November 3, 2016 Srijitabe, Cancer, Care, Guideline, In, Palliative, Should, Standard, Treatment

For patients with advanced cancer, palliative care should start early and be an integral part of treatment, not just something added on near the end of life, according to a new practice guideline from the American Society for Clinical Oncology (ASCO). Expanding on a 2012 opinion, the guideline authors say that caregivers of advanced-cancer patients and early-stage cancer patients should also be considered for palliative – sometimes known as “comfort” – care. Palliative care teams help build rapport and relationships with patients and family caregivers, manage symptoms like fatigue, mood…

Navratri 2016 Special: 8 Reasons Why You Should Eat Singhara, a Native Superfood

October 3, 2016 Srijita'Special, 2016:, 8, a, Eat, Native, Navratri, reasons, Should, Singhara, superfood, Why, You

Image Credits: Instagram/thecuriousjalebi This Navratri 2016, eat singhara and reap the benefits. Also known as water chestnut, buffalo nut, bat nut, ling nut or Singhara, it is actually the seed of the fruit of a floating aquatic plant. Singhara is grown in sluggish water or fresh water lakes in India. Come Navratri and one can see cart loads of this fruit being sold along the road side. The fruits are eaten as such or dried and ground to a flour. It is a phalahar and is an integral part of…

Tai Chi Benefits: Here’s Why You Should Give it a Try

September 23, 2016 Srijitaa, Benefits, Chi, Give, Here's, It, Should, Tai, Try, Why, You

Tai Chi, alternatively known as Tai Chi Chuan, is an ancient Chinese Martial Art. The practice is often described as ‘meditation in motion’ and is believed to increase vitality and promote health. Tai chi involves a series of postures that are performed in standing position. The activity consists of bodily movements, flowing from one pose to another without any pause. A Taoist monk is believed to have created the technique after closely watching the slow and intense battle between a snake and a crane.As you practice Tai Chi, it makes…

Bronzing hacks you should know

September 9, 2016 SrijitaBronzing, Hacks, Know, Should, You

A bronzer can give you a different look (Thinkstock) It is important to remember to use a bronzer very carefully or you’ll end up looking like a caricature. The idea is to have a subtle look, so you have to choose one that depending on your skin tone. Here are some things to keep in mind… If you notice that your powder has cracked up slightly, fret not. Simply add a few drops of facial oil to the pieces and use it as a liquid bronzer. You can also…