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Why folks are obsessing over oil-based cleansers

September 9, 2016 SrijitaAre, cleansers, folks, obsessing, oil-based, Over, Why

This one is going to break age-old notions that you may have heard all along of how ‘oil clogs the pores’, how it’s ‘bad for sensitive skin’ and more. But if the latest hype is anything to go by, oil-based face cleansers are becoming the new skin obsession. A case in point is how more celebs are turning to coconut oil to remove make-up as it is anti-inflammatory and a skin softener. Here’s more… HOW IT WORKS Derived from natural plant oils, these cleansers use oil instead of the…

Why you should snack

September 6, 2016 SrijitaShould, Snack, Why, You

If you are extremely conscious of your diet, you most likely see Snacking as a sin. But that’s not entirely true. Snacking is a two edged sword – you can’t overlook it and you can’t afford to overdo it. Whether you want to lose weight or maintain it, it is good for both. The key is to create a balance while keeping some healthy rules in mind. Here they are: Pick nutritious snacks Like we always say – what you eat is of utmost importance. While snacking is good, you…

Why Protein is the Most Important Nutrient Your Body Needs Daily

September 3, 2016 Srijitabody, Daily, important, Is, Most, Needs, Nutrient, Protein:, The, Why, Your

You probably know how important protein is for your body. It helps keep your muscles strong and healthy and fights hunger better than fats and carbohydrates. But that’s not all protein does for you. In fact, protein is required by each and every cell of your body and that’s why protein is one of the important nutrients that the body requires in adequate amounts every day. Protein is, of course, a vital component of a healthy diet. Most of us have known this since we were kids – probably from…

Why It’s Bad to Skip Prescribed Medications After a Heart Attack

August 30, 2016 Srijitaa, After, Attack:, Bad, Heart, Its, medications, Prescribed, Skip, to, Why

Many patients who have clogged arteries or survive a heart attack don’t consistently take medications prescribed to prevent life-threatening complications, a study confirms. Taking drugs at least every four out of five days lowered the odds death, heart attack, stroke or surgery to restore blood flow, the study found. But less than half of patients took their meds that often. “We have effective, safe inexpensive drugs that prevent stroke, death and heart attack but they don’t work unless the patient chooses to take them,” said Dr. Marie Brown, a researcher…

Why you should include Jamun in your daily diet

August 15, 2016 SrijitaDaily, Diet:, In, Include, Jamun, Should, Why, You, Your

There just doesn’t seem to be enough hours in the day to accomplish everything you need to do. The greatest threat to our lives and our well-being is our lifestyle. Ask people how they are doing these days, and the first word you will hear is “busy.” With modern busy schedules, it has become particularly challenging to find the balance necessary for overall wellbeing. With today’s lifestyle people are more prone to risk factors such as hypertension, high cholesterol, increased blood pressure and diabetes. While stress and the issues it…

Why you should eat garlic empty stomach?

August 2, 2016 SrijitaEat, empty, Garlic, Should, stomach, Why, You

Why you should eat garlic on empty stomach? (Getty Image) There are differing opinions on the subject of eating garlic on an empty stomach. You may have heard people writing it off as a grandmother’s home recipe that has very little effect but there are many who swear by its benefits. Garlic on empty stomach is very effective for preventing and curing different diseases. Natural antibiotic Studies have shown that garlic if eaten on an empty stomach acts as a powerful antibiotic. It is more effective when you eat it…