Health + Beauty

Arthritis hits 1 in every  5 grown ups !  Can foods cure arthritis? Unfortunately, not. But there are some foods that can make the condition less painful. On the flip side there are foods that can aggravate the condition. Knowing what these foods are and making small changes in the diet can yield BIG rewards and improve quality of life. …

Wouldn’t it be great if you could transform our drab, dull looks and become more vivid versions of ourselves? Here are 5 quick tips that will help you revamp your look in a flash 1, Stand-up Straight Although we risk sounding like your mother, if you want to revamp your look, stand up straight. Your posture is hugely important to …

Even if natural foods do not completely heal a sore throat they  do ease the symptoms, which is a good enough reason to try it It’s that time of the year again when the dry itchy feeling in the throat happens. I started mine a while ago and I hate taking medicines, unless I have to. My first choice is …

Pawpaw (papaya) leaf juice is a natural cure for dengue fever remedy Case Study  1 Male student was in a critical condition in the intensive care unit, when his blood platelet count dropped to 15, after a blood transfusion of 15-litres. The boy’s father was so worried that he sought a friend’s recommendation, and his son was saved. He gave …

Fed up of pricey skin creams, disappointing hair products and time-consuming beauty treatments? Then it’s time to eat yourself beautiful! Here are 10 nutritious snacks that can solve your beauty problems Beauty problem:Weak or thinning hair What to eat: Whole grains Whole grains such as brown rice and oats are rich in essential B vitamins including biotin (B7), which can …

This is a very effective alternative that has been popular in Europe for some time now. This method relies upon a compound composed of vitamins, minerals, and amino acids, which is injected into the body with the help of a small needle. This compound is targeted at the fatty cells that break the lipids accumulated in the body into liquid. …

Most people including me have suffered from urinary tract infection at some time or the other. I have found certain foods do ease symptoms and relieve the condition. Again, as I advocate with all my natural health remedies I am not asking you to toss your antibiotics or drugs out of the window. Nope!! But leaning towards natural foods to …

Walking is better than jogging since jogging leads to early fatigue and injury to joints Dr. Devi Shetty, Narayana Hrudayalaya (Heart Specialist) Bangalore (Excerpted from a chat with Dr. Devi Shetty arranged by WIPRO for its employees)  

“The two social evils that are plaguing our society are alcoholism and drug addiction. Unfortunately in our country more and more teenagers and young adults are falling prey to these two evils. “ ALCOHOLISM  Alcoholism and alcohol dependence is defined by the AMA (American Medical Association) as “a primary, chronic disease with genetic, psychological and environmental factors influencing it’s development …

Which Should You Use? With all the varieties of sea salt floating around the market, it has become a popular household name. From prime-time cookery shows that are now widely watched, sea salt is a common, much talked-about ingredient. Touted for it’s ‘all-natural quality’ everyone seems to prefer sea salt to iodized salt! Okay, so no one is condemning sea …