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Triphala Churna: A Fuss-Free Way to Get Rid of Your Digestive Issues

October 14, 2016 Srijitaa, Churna:, Digestive, Fuss-Free, Get, Issues, of, rid, to, Triphala, Way, Your

Ayurveda is a goldmine of remedies that promise a cure for some of our everyday health woes. The age-old science comes studded with the discovery and exploration of rare and potent ingredients and herbs. These are often teamed with many commonly available items to create healing, health-benefitting concoctions. Triphala churna has existed in the Ayurvedic repertoire for centuries now. The churna is a mix of amla (Indian gooseberry) powder with two other fruits that are dried and powdered. Ayurveda recommends taking equal quantities of amla powder, bibhitaki – alternatively…

Nail colour trends that make way this season

September 17, 2016 SrijitaColour, Make, nail, Season, That, This, trends, Way

Nail colour trends that make way this season (Getty Images) From using pastel shades, solid colours and frosty hues, it’s time to lay out a fashion statement with your nail colour, says an expert. Aakriti Kochar, beauty and make-up expert, Oriflame India, lists down colours that are in vogue this season. – Pastels: Soft colour tones are always a hot favourite as these are easy going and not a strain to the eyes. Everything around us in monsoon is so lush and green, a little hint of colour does all…

The way you watch videos on Facebook is about to change

September 2, 2016 SrijitaAbout, change, Facebook, Is, On, The, to, videos, watch, Way, You

NEW DELHI: Facebook has got a new plan to further enhance the video viewing experience of its users. The company will soon be improving the way it shows videos shot vertically. So far, the social media giant fits vertical videos inside a typical horizontal video format. According to a report from The Marketing Land website, who also shared some images showing the new vertical video interface, Facebook in its upcoming Android and iOS app update will be showing vertical videos in 2:3 aspect ratio instead of the current 1:1 aspect…

Women sipping their way to high cholesterol

September 1, 2016 SrijitaCholesterol, High;, Sipping, their, to, Way, Women

Sugary drinks can contribute to poor heart health. A five-year study of more than 4000 US women aged 46-84, without cardiovascular disease, found that those who drank two or more sugary beverages a day were four times more likely to develop high triglycerides — an indication of poor heart health — even if they didn’t gain weight. [“source-indiatimes”]

New lung cancer find paves way for better therapies

August 4, 2016 SrijitaBetter, Cancer, Find, for, Lung, New, Paves, therapies, Way

A team of researchers has successfully inhibited tumour growth in a new subtype of lung cancer. (Getty Images) A team of researchers has successfully inhibited tumour growth in a new subtype of lung cancer. Adenocarcinomas, a non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), account for about 40 percent of cancer diagnoses, but few treatments are available for the disease. The team led by Elena Levantini of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) identified a subtype of human adenocarcinoma. The research could help determine which individuals are at greatest risk of developing lung…

A Snappier Way to Use Food Stamps

August 1, 2016 Srijitaa, Food., Snappier, Stamps, to, Use, Way

On July 1, the Agriculture Department was supposed to announce the results of a pilot program that could help the poorest Americans eat healthier, The Post’s Rachel Premack reported. The only problem? The program had not even begun. Instead, the long-overdue initiative to accept food stamps in some online grocery services will launch in the fall. If all goes well, the department should implement it nationwide. Online grocery delivery services are becoming more popular among Americans who want to skip the hassle of trekking to a brick-and-mortar supermarket. But they’re…