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Raw Milk, Toned Milk and Other Types: Which One Does Your Family Need?

December 13, 2016 Srijitaand, Does, Family, Milk, Need, One, Other, RAW, Toned, types, Which, Your

The world of milk is unclear. We were barely getting our head around the concept of full cream vs toned milk or whole vs pasteurized milk when the market was flooded with soy milk, almond milk and so many other varieties. And this left the consumer absolutely baffled. Here is an attempt to decode the world of milk and help you understand the various options available today. Benefits of MilkThat milk is healthy is common perception. But the benefits are not often fully understood. Every other day, new studies discover…

Your Guide to Radiant Skin: 3 Expert Ayurvedic Tips

December 13, 2016 Srijita3, Ayurvedic, expert, guide, Radiant, skin, Tips:, to, Your

It is an inherent need and desire to look good and feel wonderful. However, daily stress, pollution and the natural ageing process can take a heavy toll on our hair and skin. Across the world, we are witnessing a return to natural, organic solutions for our hair and skin care woes as we genuinely crave to reduce the chemicals we have to use. Ayurveda, the ancient practice of elements which restore balance to our body, is more than just lip service and has a well thought through approach to natural…

5 Streaming Workout Programs You Can Add to Your Amazon Prime Membership

December 10, 2016 Srijita5%;, Add, Amazon, Can, Membership, Prime, Programs, Streaming, to, workout, You, Your

Getting in shape from home is easier than ever with subscription services that let you stream workouts from your TV, smartphone, or tablet—and five of these services are available as affordable add-ons to an Amazon Prime membership. (And you thought free two-day shipping and Transparent were the only reasons to subscribe to Prime!) Each of the five channels has a unique mission, and targets different types of exercisers. You can try before you buy with a seven-day free trial—or you can read about my experience testing out one class from each channel. Acacia TV The…

5 Easy Stretching Exercises to Improve Your Flexibility

December 9, 2016 Srijita5%;, easy, exercises, Flexibility, Improve, Stretching, to, Your

We’ve often been told to begin our workout with stretches but do we know if we need them at all? Why, yes! Stretching imparts flexibility which helps you zip through your training sessions. But stretching has a lot to offer and not just when it comes to exercise. Stretching can have wonderful calming effects – it energizes and relaxes. Here’s your ultimate guide to stretching. Before or after the workout? We’d say both. It’s good to stretch before your workout as it allows your body to warm up. It encourages…

Sleep Loss Takes a Toll on Your Heart

December 4, 2016 Srijitaa, Heart, Loss, On, Sleep, Takes, toll, Your

Short-term sleep loss due to long working hours may adversely affect your heart function, a study has warned. People who work in fire and emergency medical services, medical residencies and other high-stress jobs are often called upon to work 24-hour shifts with little opportunity for sleep. “For the first time, we have shown that short-term sleep deprivation in the context of 24-hour shifts can lead to a significant increase in cardiac contractility, blood pressure and heart rate,” said study author Daniel Kuetting from University of Bonn in Germany. For the…

Is Cardiac Health All in Your Genes?

December 2, 2016 SrijitaAll, Cardiac, Genes, Health, In, Is, Your

The good news: Healthy behaviour appears to slash the risk of coronary disease in people at high genetic risk for events. The bad news: Folks with “good genes” cant expect their genetic makeup to offset bad habits, warns a senior cardiologist here. Basically, it means that the foundation for prevention has to be lifestyle, because it makes a difference regardless of your genetic risk factor. If you were at high genetic risk, you are not fated to have the problem. Lifestyle is important regardless of whether your genetic risk is…