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Asthma: Facts, Causes, Treatment and Prevention for Asthma

By Sobiya N. Moghul  posted May 9th 2013 at 7:30AM | Avg Rating IN Healthy Living

What people need to know is that asthma isn't a minor 'wheeze-disease’. The prevalence of asthma worldwide is around 200 million with a mortality of around 0.2 million per year according to a consensus statement developed under the World Health Organisation – Government of India Collaborative Programme (2004-2005).“Though the prevalence is more in the developed countries, the developing countries have a higher total burden of the disease due to differences in population. In India, the estimated burden of asthma is believed to be more than 15 million”, points chief scientist Dr. Sharad Kasarle, DSK Nutrition Research Center Pvt. Ltd.  View Slideshow »

You Ask, We Answer: Does Permanent Straightening Spoil Natural Hair?

By Sobiya N. Moghul  posted May 9th 2013 at 7:00AM | Avg Rating IN Healthy Living

Good hair day means a lot! And we go to unexplainable extents to make our strands fall just the way we want them to. The latest solution being - Permanent hair straightening. This procedure turns your rebel curly hair into poker straight strands that look perfect 24*7. But does permanent hair straightening damage your natural hair? Dr Apoorva Shah from Richfeel Trichology answers your query…  Continue Reading »

Mental Health: Are you Suffering from Nomophobia

By Sobiya N. Moghul  posted May 9th 2013 at 6:30AM | Avg Rating IN Healthy Living

Nomophobia, as the name suggests, is a fear of not being able to stay connected by mobile all the time. Most people cannot imagine a life without a cellphone and constantly keep checking their pockets at regular intervals or tracking notifications on their smart phones. Similarly, those suffering from this consider the mobile phone an essential tool to be in contact with people, making them feel secure and closer to their near ones. Typically, these individuals get anxious and their stress levels go up when they realise that their phone battery is running out or they need to be in a place where there is no network coverage. If you have similar fears like this, you might be suffering from...  Continue Reading »

Blood Pressure Level: Blood Pressure Level for Adults

By Renita Tisha Pinto  posted May 8th 2013 at 2:30PM | Avg Rating IN Healthy Living

Blood pressure also referred to as arterial pressure, is the pressure exerted by circulating blood upon the walls of blood vessels, and is one of the principal vital signs. Here's our ready reckoner for the normal blood pressure levels for everyone from teens to octogenarians  Continue Reading »

Back Pain: 20 Yoga Poses for Backache

By Sobiya N. Moghul  posted May 8th 2013 at 8:00AM | Avg Rating IN Healthy Living

Back pain is a common complaint among people of all ages. Poor or bad posture (especially, a forward slouch), wrong sleeping positions, stress and restless lifestyles play an important role in giving you backache. The lack of flexibility of the back which contributes to the lower back ailments increases as the body ages. To alleviate these problems one should practice yoga regularly. We give you 20 yoga aasanas that will help you get rid of your backaches.  View Slideshow »

Summer Care: 10 Best Cooling Foods for the Indian Summer

By Sobiya N. Moghul  posted May 8th 2013 at 7:30AM | Avg Rating IN Healthy Living

With the mercury levels rising to new highs everyday, summer seems to completely drain us out. Temperatures have been scorching high and humidity levels have escalated to between 70 and 80 percent. Most of us feel dehydrated and low on energy in such a climate and we look for ways to cool ourselves. Our body needs cooling foods that will balance our diet and keep our energy levels stable. Here are 10 best cooling foods for the Indian Summer  View Slideshow »

Surya Namaskar: Health Benefits of Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation)

By Sobiya N. Moghul  posted May 8th 2013 at 7:00AM | Avg Rating IN Healthy Living
Surya Namaskar: Health Benefits of Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation)

Suryanamaskar or the Indian ritual of saluting the sun comprises a rhythmic combination of yogic postures and breathing exercises. The complete series includes 12 basic postures performed in cyclical pattern to benefit all three levels of human consciousness: Physical, mental and spiritual. However, for beginners to understand the true significance and impact of each position, the entire series should be broken down and practiced one posture at a time. We list out health benefits of this whole body workout aasan.   Continue Reading »

Headache Cure: Yoga for Migraine

By Trina Remedios  posted May 7th 2013 at 2:30PM | Avg Rating IN Healthy Living

Migraine can be persistent and is normally triggered by certain situations that are not in your control. It can put you off track till you take your medication. Have you tried yoga? Try these yoga poses to reduce the frequency and intensity of a migraine attack.  Continue Reading »

Ayurveda Remedies for Digestive Disorders

By Trina Remedios  posted May 7th 2013 at 8:00AM | Avg Rating IN Healthy Living

Digestive disorders need natural solutions. Your body acclimatises to chemicals over time making it effective to treat digestive disorders. Instead of increasing your dosage try the ayurvedic treatment for your digestive disorders. Treat gas, indigestion, acidity, constipation and stomach ulcers with ayurveda.  View Slideshow »

Alternative Healing: What is Reflexology?

By Sobiya N. Moghul  posted May 7th 2013 at 7:00AM | Avg Rating IN Healthy Living

Reflexology is a therapeutic method or alternative medicine of relieving pain by stimulating predefined pressure points on the feet and hands.  Continue Reading »

 

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