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healthmeup - 05/22/2013 06:30:00

Food Basics: 14 Health Benefits of Coriander

Food Basics:  14 Health Benefits of Coriander Coriander or dhanya as it is called in India is an essential herb that is added to a lot of Indian dishes and also used for garnishing. Apart from its sweet, tangy and a slightly citrus flavour, this herb has a number of health benefits to offer. So read ahead and try adding a pinch of coriander... Continue Reading »

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healthmeup - 05/21/2013 06:30:00

Lipids: What are Lipids?

Lipids: What are lipids? Lipids are a fat like substance found in the blood stream or stored in the body. Lipids are derived from two main sources, exogenously from food and endogenously made in the liver. Lipids are essential for many body functions such as building cell membranes, brain functioning and to synthesize... Continue Reading »

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healthmeup - 05/20/2013 14:00:00

Measles: What is Measles, Symptoms and Prevention

Measles: What is Measles, Symptoms and Prevention In 2011, 6.7 million children did not receive vaccination for measles in India. This could be the cause of the measles outbreak that lead to a registered number of 29,339 measles cases in India. But measles is not strictly restricted to children, adults too can develop measles. Here’s how you can... Continue Reading »

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healthmeup - 05/17/2013 14:00:00

Foot Care: How to Prevent and Heal Cracked Heels

Foot Care: How to Prevent and Heal Cracked Heel Walking barefoot may be liberating but it can cause cracked heels. Whether it is at home or outdoors, walking barefoot or in chappals or flip flops can cause fissures around the heel. If you feel that your skin around the heel is hardening, then here’s what you need to know on what causes cracked... Continue Reading »

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healthmeup - 05/16/2013 10:30:00

What is Genetic Testing?

What is Genetic Testing? Genetic testing has come back into the news with Angelina Jolie undergoing a double mastectomy after her genetic testing revealed that she suffered from a medical condition -an inherited genetic mutation that puts her at high risk of breast and ovarian cancer. People magazine reports also confirm... Continue Reading »

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healthmeup - 05/16/2013 07:30:00

Mental Health: What is Parkinson's Disease?

Mental Health: What is Parkinson's Disease? Parkinson's disease (PD) is a brain disorder that causes a gradual loss of muscle control. Symptoms of Parkinson's disease tend to be mild initially and can sometimes go unnoticed. Typical signs include tremors, stiffness, slowed body movements, and poor balance. Parkinson's was originally called a... Continue Reading »

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healthmeup - 05/16/2013 07:00:00

Herbal Remedies: 20 Health Benefits of Neem

Herbal Remedies: 20 Health Benefits of Neem Neem Tree has been described in Ayurveda’s prime text, the Charaka Samhita, as sarva roga nivarini (that which keeps all diseases at bay) or arishtha (reliever of disease). Its extracts have been used in the Ayurvedic tradition for thousands of years for maintaining health and overall well-being.... Continue Reading »

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healthmeup - 05/15/2013 07:00:00

How Daily Meditation can Your Improve Health

How Daily Meditation can Your Improve Health Most often than not, we take for granted this simple and important ancient technique of meditation and how it can improve your health. Since stress is the major cause of 21st century lifestyle diseases, the age-old technique of meditation comes to your rescue. Here is how you can meditate and also... Continue Reading »

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healthmeup - 05/14/2013 14:00:00

The Connection between Salt, Blood Pressure and Good Health

The Connection between Salt, Blood Pressure and Good Health We always hear that the more sodium you consume from salty foods, the higher your blood pressure will go. This fact is more or less, true. But there is no solid proof, which shows that reducing salt consumption will prevent heart conditions. Until the real facts are discovered, we took some help... Continue Reading »

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