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Food Habits You Should Follow to Regulate Hormones and Prevent Infertility

August 31, 2017 Loknath Dasand, Follow, Food., habits, Hormones, infertility:, Prevent, regulate, Should, to, You

Having a baby is a beautiful, life changing event. Parenthood is a dream everyone has. A house full of tiny pattering feet, gurgling laughter, hugs and scraped knees, tantrums and drama, all add up to a joy that cannot be explained but only experienced.Some couples, however, find it difficult to conceive. Infertility affects about 10% of the Indian population. Given our population number, this is huge. The most common reason for infertility in males is oligospermia or poor sperm count and among women it is the hormone condition called PCOD…

Do you put off exercise? Here are 5 surprising reasons to take up working out now

August 29, 2017 Loknath Das5%;, Are, Do, exercise:, Here, Now, Off, Out, Put, reasons, Surprising, Take, to, Up, Working, You

The aversion to exercising is so strong among so many people, that scientists are even working on a pill that mimics the positive health benefits of exercise without actually requiring to break a sweat. But until that happens, our daily routine must include one thing: Working out. While we’ve all heard that regular exercise can improve heart health, reduce risk of diabetes, and strengthen muscles, it can also enhance the quality of your life in a number of ways. Here are five such benefits, as reported by CNN, which may surprise you. 1)…

8 Weird Facts About Apples We’re Sure You Won’t Know

August 29, 2017 Loknath Das8, About, Apple's, facts, Know, Weird, Were, Won't, You, ‘sure’

No, I am not going to repeat the same old phrase that an apple a day keeps… you know the rest! But there are some very interesting facts about the humble apple that you may have not known. This juicy red fruit which most of us consume on a day to day basis has so many secrets. Start by knowing these eight weird facts about apple. 1. Why do apples float? Apples can float because 25% of their volume is nothing but air. This air makes it become less dense than water.…

Not so healthy after all. Here are five superfoods that you can avoid

August 25, 2017 Loknath DasAfter, All, Are, Avoid, Can, Five, Healthy, Here, Not, So, superfoods, That, You

Acai berries, goji berries, kale, pineapples and now mares’ milk — according to nutritionist Raphaël Gruman, there’s no need to rush out and buy these trending “superfoods”. Better and less expensive dietary options are available to people who want to get in greater quantities of natural vitamins and antioxidants. * Acai berries: The fruit of the South American acai palm is a big seller in organic grocery stores. Acai berries are rich in vitamin C, but so are a majority of fruits, notably kiwi fruit and in particular golden kiwi fruit.…

Stay healthy on a budget. Here are five inexpensive superfoods for you

August 25, 2017 Loknath Dasa, Are, Budget, Five, for, Healthy, Here, inexpensive, On, Stay, superfoods, You

There’s more to superfoods than kale and chia seeds. And not all superfoods require you to spend a lot of money. Nutritionists suggest natural superfoods to ensure you stay in good health. * Turmeric: An excellent anti-inflammatory, turmeric can be used to relieve aching joints and tendinitis. It also activates serotonin, the ‘good mood’ hormone. According to a 2014 Australian study published in the Journal of Clinical Nutrition, a gram of turmeric every morning can improve the memory power of people at risk from age-related cognitive decline. The powdered root can be sprinkled on…

Are you suffering from depression? It may negatively influence your memories of the past

August 25, 2017 Loknath DasAre, Depression, From, influence, It, May, memories, negatively, of, past, suffering, The, You, Your

While it is known that people with depression see their present and future life enveloped in grief, however, a study has recently found that it also casts a long shadow over people’s memories of the past. According to researchers, depressed people have a peculiar view of the past — rather than glorifying the ‘good old days’ they project their generally bleak outlook on to past events. Previous research has shown that your gender may also influence how you suffer from depression and that shock therapy could act as an antidepressant. Dr Hartmut Blank…