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Want to avoid risk of bowel cancer? Cut processed red meat, alcohol from your diet

September 14, 2017 Loknath DasAlcohol, Avoid, Bowel, Cancer, Cut, Diet:, From, meat, of, processed, Red, Risk, to, Want, Your

Are you a meat lover? We have some important news for you. According to a new study, a group of researchers have found strong evidence of links between lifestyle and colorectal cancer risk. Physical activity and whole grains lowers risk of this cancer; too much alcohol and red meat, processed meats and obesity increase the risk. Eating whole grains daily, such as brown rice or whole-wheat bread, reduces colorectal cancer risk, with the more you eat the lower the risk and there was strong evidence that physical activity protects against colon cancer. Edward…

Has stress taken over your life? Learning coping skills could help reduce anxiety

September 7, 2017 Loknath DasAnxiety, Coping, Could, Has, Help, Learning, Life, Over, reduce, Skills, Stress, Taken, Your

New UK research has shown that women who possess a good set of coping skills find it easier to overcome anxiety. The study, carried out by the University of Cambridge, was presented at the ECNP Conference and is the largest study ever conducted on coping and the anxiety that comes from facing adverse circumstances, such as living in deprivation. For the research the team surveyed 10,000 women over the age of 40 who were taking part in a major cancer study in Norfolk, UK. The team used health and lifestyle…

5 Ayurvedic Herbs You Can Use to Fight Stress and Calm Your Mind

August 31, 2017 Loknath Das5%;, and, Ayurvedic, Calm, Can, Fight, Herbs, mind, Stress, to, Use, You, Your

Given our chaotic lifestyle and the constant urge to stay ahead in life, stress and anxiety have become common problems. According to the book, ‘The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies’ by Vasant Lad, stress is psychosomatic disorder that has many causes in our day-today life. We may feel anxious because of minor day to day issues or health problems, office work or some kind of emotional turmoil. Stress may trigger other ailments such as allergies, asthma, high cholesterol and hypertension. It may also lead to an imbalance of the vata, pitta andkapha in the…

What To Eat During Pregnancy: 7 Foods That You Should Include In Your Diet

August 31, 2017 Loknath Das7, Diet:, During, Eat, Foods, In, Include, Pregnancy?, Should, That, to, What, You, Your

You may often find yourself in a tough spot when it comes to maintaining a healthy diet. With the easy access to junk food and our super busy lives, it is tough to strike a balance and maintain a healthy diet at all times. Now, imagine sharing the great responsibility for two people instead of one! Maintaining a healthy diet during pregnancy is very crucial. In this special phase, a woman’s body needs additional nutrients, vitamins and minerals. Missing out on any key nutrients may negatively affect the baby’s development.…

Dear yoga lovers, beware! Chemicals in yoga mats may affect your fertility

August 29, 2017 Loknath Dasaffect, beware!, Chemicals, Dear, fertility, In, Lovers, mats, May, Yoga, Your

Several surprising products may have an impact on your chances to be a parent, recent research has shown. If you are planning to undergo fertility treatment, you might want to avoid products like yoga mats. Products with flame retardant chemicals can disrupt in-vitro fertilisation (IVF), the study has claimed. The findings showed that women with higher urinary concentrations of a common type of flame retardant known as organophosphate flame retardants (PFRs) – used in polyurethane foam in many products, including upholstered furniture, baby products and gym mats – had reduced likelihood of clinical…

What to Eat While Exercising To Keep Your Energy Levels Up

August 29, 2017 Loknath DasEat, energy, Exercising, Keep, Levels, to, Up, What, While, Your

Everyone wants to be healthy, fit and in good shape but you may often find it very challenging because you may think that you need to cut back on food drastically to do so. However, giving up on food is not the solution instead altering your food habits can really help. Most workout routines may fail due to a poor diet, excessive exercising or too much dependence on artificial supplements. The key behind a successful routine is to keep your body energized during the workout. To do so, you can often resort…