October is Lung Health Month. Here’s a look at: How our lungs work Maintaining lung health How to recognize the signs of lung disease Breathing is an essential part of living. Right? It follows that lung health is critical if we want to breathe easy. Our respiratory system, which includes…
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Most of us take our body for granted. We ignore pain, hoping it will go away. Sometimes we are successful. What about the times we are not? One of the pains that is ignored the most is back pain. Yes. It starts off small. We think we’re just tired. Then…
What could be nicer than staying healthy doing something that comes naturally to you? Smiling is one of them. There are studies to prove that smiling can be a great mood-raiser, stress-reliever and naturally, attract people to you. Everyone remembers a smiling person, right? Truly, a smile is a curve…
Green tea has been touted as almost a super food and everywhere I look, the list of health benefits of green tea are ever-increasing with research to support it, making it even easier to enjoy your refreshing morning or evening cuppa. In fact, a number of products also list one…
Weight loss – that Holy Grail! Sometimes no matter how hard you try, those extra pounds just won’t disappear. You are probably eating healthy and lead an active lifestyle. What are you missing? How to cut calories for weight loss? Here’s the secret. One of the main tricks of eating…
Foot health is something we all tend to take for granted. Considering they take the weight of our bodies and take us places, it is critical to ensure they’re in good health. I recall, our family doc always examines our nails and can tell when there is a respiratory problem…
The coconut doubles up as food plus medicine, besides being an auspicious and compulsory part of every religious event in Indian culture. Rightfully called the “Tree of Life” the coconut is a powerhouse of nutrition with its juice, its milk, oil and kernel. Here is a common sight in street…