Today is World Hypertension Day and the theme for 2016 is “Know your numbers”. It is important to keep your blood pressure in check to avoid developing various complications. As you grow older, checking your BP regularly and keeping a record helps you track your risk for developing high HP and ensure…
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The trio Vitamin E, A and C are three essential vitamins and powerful antioxidants that keep us healthy. While Vitamin E is generally mentioned in relation to healthy skin and eyes and a strong immune system, it also has a critical role to play in overall health. Our bodies cannot make…
Located in the small of the back, one on either side of the spine, our kidneys filter and remove waste products from our body as urine via the bladder, helping us keep our bones healthy and balancing our blood pressure. Some reasons why our kidneys may not work efficiently are…
Varicose veins are common and more women suffer from it than men. While they’re generally harmless and don’t really indicate a serious problem, for some people, they can lead to more serious conditions such as a blockage in the deeper veins causing deep vein thrombosis, that needs treatment. The swelling…
Uncontrollable cough? 10 home remedies that work Who can escape a cough? After all, it is a mechanism our body uses to clear the space between our throat and lungs. Uncontrollable cough can be very uncomfortable and tiring and can be often worst during night, preventing a good night’s rest.…
Exercise is an integral part of healthy living. While the recommended fitness regime calls for 30 minutes of active exercise every day, getting started with ten intense minutes can be just as good, especially if you’re pressed for time or tend to skip the gym. For me, the best workouts…
The refrigerator is a convenient place to stash our food and groceries, because we believe that everything we put in it will stay fresh and last longer. However, the truth is, quite a few fruits and vegetables are better off without refrigeration along with other foods. Why does food spoil,…