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Lack of Sleep May Make You Eat More Calories

November 4, 2016 Srijitacalories, Eat, Lack, Make, May, More, of, Sleep, You

Sleep deprivation may make you munch on more calories the following day, potentially leading to weight gain and obesity, a new study has found. The study found that sleep-deprived people consumed an average of 385 kilo calories per day extra, which is equivalent to the calories of about four and a half slices of bread. The study, led by researchers at King’s College London, combined the results of 11 studies with a total of 172 participants. The analysis included studies that compared a partial sleep restriction intervention with an unrestricted…

Foods That Can Help You Combat Effects of Air Pollution: Fortify From Within

November 2, 2016 SrijitaAir, Can, Combat, Effects, Foods, Fortify, From, Help, of, Pollution, That, Within, You

The air we breathe to stay alive has reached dangerous levels of pollution. People with no known respiratory problems are landing up in hospital emergency rooms. While the government does its bit to improve the air quality, we would like to introduce you to some natural antioxidant nutrients that can help your body deal with this onslaught. The polluted air that we inhale introduces ozone, nitrogen dioxide, particulate matter, diesel exhaust particles, etc. into our lungs. The protective antioxidants present in the lining of our lungs fight it out…

Why I Didn’t Burst Crackers This Diwali (and Maybe You Shouldn’t Too)

November 2, 2016 Srijitaand, Burst, Crackers, didn't, Diwali, I, Maybe, Shouldn't, This, Too, Why, You

I love festivals. Unabashedly so. The anticipation, dressing up, the traditions involved, the food (oh the food!!) and absolutely anything and everything about festivals. I dress like the demure Indian bride on Karwachauth, have my tree up every Christmas and love tossing popcorns into the bonfire on Lohri. But most of all, I love the month of Diwali. The period between Dussehra and Diwali is my favourite time of the year. The vibe of the Capital city changes completely. It is the month when the weather (thankfully) is sublime, there…

Diwali 2016 Special: 3 Breathing Exercises to Help You Deal With the Pollution this Diwali

October 29, 2016 Srijita'Special, 2016:, 3, Breathing, Deal, Diwali, exercises, Help, Pollution, The, This, to, With, You

Diwali, the festival of lights, is here and we all are geared up with our favourite mithais, namkeens and other goodies. Diwali festivities are never devoid of firecrackers that cause a measurable spike in air pollution levels every year. Delhi Pollution Central Committee (DPCC) suggests the contamination levels in the capital city to have markedly skyrocketed before Diwali. This pollution majorly originates from the smoke emitted from firecrackers and adversely affects the health of a lot of people, especially those suffering from respiratory problems like asthma. According to the…

The Unsung Hero of the World of Ayurveda: Have You Heard of Manjistha?

October 28, 2016 SrijitaAyurveda:, Have, Heard, Hero, Manjistha?, of, The, Unsung, World, You

Rare ingredients have always excited me and this is one of the primary reasons why I turn to Ayurveda for my everyday woes. Cosmetic companies come up with new elements in their products by the day, why is it that we believe in them and let Ayurveda take a backseat? The age old science is a gold-plated arsenal of natural herbs and ingredients that have been in its repertoire for centuries. Recently, I came across a herb that caught my fancy instantly. I had ordered for a face scrub from…

The Ultimate Guide to Gym Memberships: 7 Ways You Can Save Money

October 25, 2016 Srijita7, Can, guide, Gym, Memberships:, Money, Save, The, to, Ultimate, Ways, You

An estimated £3 billion is spent by British gym-goers annually to get into shape and it is a similar case in other countries as well. A large chunk of it goes into buying nutrition books, fitness DVDs, equipment and of course, gym clothing. The budget hits the roof in no time and when it comes to expensive gym membership, one only begins to cringe. Self-training or regular outdoor runs will always remain the best and most inexpensive ways to stay fit. However, for people with absolutely no history in fitness…