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Veggie Juice that Illuminates the Gut

July 15, 2016 SrijitaGut, Illuminates, Juice:, That, The, Veggie

PhotoCredit:istock The pigment that gives spinach and other plants their green colour may improve doctors’ ability to examine the inner workings of the human body to enable them examine more closely for gastrointestinal illnesses, a study has revealed. The study published in the journal Advanced Materials describes how chlorophyll-based nano-particles suspended in liquid are an effective imaging agent for the gut. The medical imaging drink, developed to diagnose and treat gastrointestinal illnesses, is made of concentrated chlorophyll — the pigment that gives spinach and other plants their green colour, said…

10 Magical Benefits of Onions That Keep the Doctor Away

July 15, 2016 Srijita10', away, Benefits, Doctor, Keep, Magical, of, Onions, That, The

I was born in Delhi and spent most of my childhood here. It was only in college that I left for Ahmedabad and later worked for a few years in Mumbai. As a food enthusiast, I realised early on in life that there is so much variety in India, that you can spend a lifetime sampling it and yet not end up trying everything. Every state, or rather each district, has its own unique cuisine, love for certain ingredients and traditions around food. The one thing that I noticed most…

Foods that help relieve morning sickness

July 12, 2016 SrijitaFoods, Help, morning, relieve, sickness, That

Pregnancy brings with it a number of experiences and changes — physical, mental as well emotional. And one of the initial things that a large number of women go through (some are actually lucky enough to escape it!) is morning sickness. While some say that dealing with nausea, vomiting and giddiness is somewhat manageable, others aren’t that lucky. Anything can trigger off a bout of morning sickness — smell, sight or taste. Certain foods, though, can come to your rescue. Stock your kitchen with some of these to battle…

Home Remedies for Ear Pain: 5 Things That Bring Relief

July 12, 2016 Srijita5%;, Bring, Ear, for, Home, Pain, Relief, remedies, That, Things

Ear pain can be sharp and piercing. There are many possible cause of ear pain. Cavities, sinus infections, earwax and tonsillitis are some common ones. The most common ear infection is acute otitis media or a middle ear infection. In this case, your middle ear may be swollen or inflamed due to the infection and the pain is caused by the fluid being trapped behind the eardrum. Ear pain may be accompanied by other symptoms like fever, slight hearing loss or flu.Ear infections are quite common amongst children. The American…

Yoga for Constipation: 5 Asanas That Can Help You

July 8, 2016 Srijita5%;, Asanas, Can, Constipation:, for, Help, That, Yoga, You

Yet another day marked by stomach pain and difficulty in passing motion? Well, you might not be the only one facing the discomfort which accompanies constipation. In medical terminology, constipation refers to a disorder that is characterised by difficult or incomplete defecation for more than three times a week, and more than three months at a stretch. The symptoms vary from person to person depending on their age, food habits, bowel movement and the like. The bowel problem might be a hush hush topic in public, but the statistics are…

10 monsoon foods that you need to stock up on

July 7, 2016 Srijita10', Foods, monsoon, Need, On, Stock, That, to, Up, You

With the monsoon upon us for the next three months, some food items are best avoidable such as seafood and leafy vegetables. However, the season also brings with it a basket of superfoods that offer a range of health benefits. Here’s a list GREEN TEA It’s best to substitute the sugary, milky chai and switch to green tea during the rainy season. The health benefits of green tea (brain function, fat loss, a lower risk of cancer) are well-documented. This is a great time for you to incorporate it into…