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Good news! Green tea may benefit people with bone-marrow disorders

February 12, 2017 Srijitabenefit, Bone-Marrow, disorders, Good, Green, May, news, People, Tea, With

The green tea that you drink to lose those extra pounds has many other powerful effects as a compound found in this ‘super-drink’ may have a life saving potential for people with bone-marrow disorders, reveals a study. The research appeared in the Journal of Biological Chemistry. Researchers from Washington University in St. Louis in the U.S. and their German collaborators found that a compound epigallocatechine-3-gallate (EGCG), a polyphenol found in green tea leaves, may be of particular benefit to patients struggling with multiple myeloma and amyloidosis, often-fatal medical complications associated…

Why You Should Start Your Day With a Glass of Warm Water

February 10, 2017 Srijitaa, Day, Glass, of, Should, Start, warm', Water, Why, With, You, Your

The world is made up of two types of people, simplistically speaking. Those who like their water warm and those who like to throw in plenty of ice cubes. Water plays an essential role in our well-being, from skin care to good digestion and even avoiding migraines, there is a lot that merely the consumption of water can fix. However, according to science, both ancient and modern, the temperature of water when it is consumed is critical as well. From Ayurveda to ancient Chinese medicine, the one thing everyone seems…

Stressed and Frustrated with Office Work? Go Take a Walk or Try Swimming

February 10, 2017 Srijitaa, and, Frustrated, Go, Office, or, Stressed, Swimming, Take, Try, walk, With, work

Everyone who has ever held a job has, at some point, felt the pressure of work-related stress. Stress isn’t always bad. Stress within your comfort zone can help you stay focused, energetic, and able to meet new challenges in the workplace. Stress is what keeps you on your toes during a presentation or alert to prevent accidents or costly mistakes at work. But in today’s hectic world, the workplace can often seem like an emotional roller coaster. Long hours, tight deadlines, and ever increasing demands can leave you feeling worried,…

Sip on Green Tea: It Could Protect Those With Bone Marrow Disorders

February 9, 2017 SrijitaBone, Could, disorders, Green, It, Marrow, On, Protect, Sip, Tea, those, With

Love sipping green tea? You are doing wonders for your health. This elixir is loaded with miraculous properties that are not only good for detoxifying, weight loss, de-stressing and glowing skin but also in helping you fight the risks of several major diseases. Green tea contains natural agents like catechins, polyphenols and antioxidants that help in effectively carrying out various functions of the body, including fighting against harmful free radicals. It’s not without reason that health experts recommend including green tea in one’s daily diet. For first timers, it may take…

Green Tea May Help Patients With Rare Bone-Marrow Disease

February 7, 2017 SrijitaBone-Marrow, Disease, Green, Help, May, Patients:, rare, Tea, With

Green tea is that health benefiting potion that fights a host of diseases. It is easily available in the market and is fuss-free to prepare at home. Regular green tea consumption has been tied to a host of health benefits. It is known to help the body flush out toxins and promote healthy hair and skin. Stephanie Watson of Harvard Women’s Health Watch explains how regular consumption of green tea can lower the risk of cardiovascular ailments including heart attack and stroke. Green tea is power-packed with natural agents like…

Another Reason to Never Eat Fast Food Again (That Has Nothing to Do With Fat)

February 6, 2017 SrijitaAgain, Another, Do, Eat, fast, fat, Food., Has, never, Nothing, Reason, That, to, With

Add this to the list of reasons a drive-thru meal isn’t good for you: the paper it comes packaged in may contain chemicals linked to serious health problems, according to a new study. The Silent Spring Institute, the Environmental Working Group (EWG), and the Green Science Policy Institute teamed up with researchers at the University of Notre Dame and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to analyze more than 400 wrappers and containers from 27 fast-food chains throughout the country. About half the wrappers tested contained flourine, a marker for fluoridated compounds known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl…