Flax seeds, commonly known as linseed are a power food for improving overall health. The first evidence of flax seed cultivation dates back to 3000 B.C in Mesopotamia and Hippocrates wrote of it as a healing remedy. It is a rich source of manganese, magnesium, copper and phosphorus along with folate, omega 3 fatty acids, […]
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None of us require solid reasons and persuasion for eating the sinfully tempting dark chocolates, but many of us control our craving because of the fear of gaining weight. But think twice before cutting it out completely from the diet because by doing so you are also depriving yourself of its numerous health benefitting aspects […]
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Blood pressure is the force exerted on the blood vessel walls by the flowing blood. High blood pressure or hypertension for a prolonged period can lead to various health problems and is responsible for 7.5 million deaths worldwide. Blood pressure is measured in ‘millimetres of mercury’ (mmHg) and it is calculated on two levels- systolic […]
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Osteoarthritis or degenerative arthritis is the most common form of arthritis in which the protective cartilage present at the end of the bones wears out with time damaging the bone joints present in various parts of the body. Gout is a more complex form of arthritis that is characterized by sudden attacks of pain in […]
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Pregnancy is one of the most beautiful phases of a woman’s life. As the excitement of a new life growing inside you, your very own reflection thrills you, at the same time you have to be strong enough to accept and adjust to several changes that take place with your body. There are several symptoms […]
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Do you struggle to go into the land of nod, no matter how tired you are? Or, do you wake up in the middle of the night and lie awake for hours and watch the clock ticking away? When you go to bed, it is expected that you will have at least six hours of […]
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All of us dream of a perfectly toned body and improved overall health, but only a few of us can achieve it in reality. The cornerstone of a healthy and fit physique lies in a well-planned and healthy diet, and it is important to include fruits, vegetables and whole grains like oats in the diet […]
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How to tighten breasts naturally at home is a question most women ask. Sagging or drooping of breasts is a natural process that will affect each and every woman at some point in time. It is usually seen in women in adulthood, particularly after menopause, but it can also affect younger women as well. The […]
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Being the second most popular drink after water and having daily worldwide consumption rate of 1400 million cups, coffee is not just your morning wake up call. Research shows that this black beverage is a rich source of health benefiting antioxidants, pantothenic acid and riboflavin that improves heart health, lowers blood pressure, controls blood glucose […]
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What Are Antioxidants? The immune system is our body’s natural defense against disease causing micro-organisms. It identifies any foreign element like bacteria or viruses that invade the body and destroys them effectively. But in some cases, the defense mechanism of the immune system is lowered or weakened due to excessive oxidative stress and damage caused […]