Yoga can help boost your immune system health, alleviate stress, and give you a full body stretch and workout. Just one 30 minute session of Hatha Yoga, a more active form of yoga, can burn nearly 150 calories if you weigh about 155 pounds – that’s similar to what you’d get with water aerobics!1 Whether your goal is weight loss, fitness, an energy boost, unwinding after a long day, or […]
The Bharatiya Janata Party’s most outspoken member of Parliament has implored Prime Minister Narendra Modi to speak out on the Padmaavat controversy. “Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan are being criticised for not coming out to openly condemn the protests against Padmaavat. But why must we in the entertainment industry be expected to take a stand on political issues when the honourable prime minister is quiet?” asks Shatrughan Sinha. “Mr […]
It is not a question of the nature of the work that you are doing which is causing stress; it is just that you don’t know how to function smoothly within yourself. You have no control over your own system. That is why you are stressful. Have you seen that in many situations, one person may be very stressed out but another person seems to go through it effortlessly? So, […]
Ginger is a flowering plant that hails from China. It is a part of the Zingiberaceae family and is a close relative to cardamom, turmeric, and galangal. Ginger roots are powered with vital minerals like manganese, copper magnesium and potassium. Apart from this, it is also rich in vitamins such as E,C and A. Ginger not only increases the body’s metabolism, but also improves the immunity system to a great […]
Microwave ovens are one of the most common kitchen appliances that are found in every Indian kitchen. The appliance causes immense convenience in terms of cooking and re-heating already cooked food and that’s why people from most economic backgrounds tend to install it in their kitchens. From boiling water and heating milk to cooking fast food items like maggie noodles, popcorn and cakes, microwave ovens are like a saviour for […]
Arthritis, which means ‘inflammation of the joints’, is actually a symptom that has a number of causes. The most common form of arthritis is osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is caused by local structural changes in specific joints; while rheumatoid arthritis, the next most common type, is a systemic disease affecting the entire body. To diagnose and evaluate these arthritis types, medical professionals often employ RMN Genunchi scans. There’s currently no cure for arthritis, […]
Do you often throw away the string-like, silky fibers from the end of corns when you get them? Well, don’t do so from now on, as these fibers, also known as corn silk, can be made into a tea that comes with a host of health benefits. You can use corn silk in both fresh and dried forms and it is used as a medicine for different kinds of diseases […]
Summer more than a juicy, bright red slice of watermelon. Enjoying this chilled fruit as a refreshing snack on a hot day or at an annual family picnic is one of summer’s many pleasures. But watermelon seeds, once dried, are edible and their nutritional value is very high. Watermelon seeds nutritional facts: On nutritional value, these seeds are loaded with many important nutrients. The seeds are having protein, essential fatty […]
Food shortage in India is directly linked to food wastage that occurs due to logistical reasons like insufficient cold chains. YCook’s preservation method can address that problem. When Gayathri Swahar plans to cook rajma for her family, she simply opts for preserved beans instead of going the usual, long-winded way — buying a pack of dry beans that need to be soaked overnight, boiled with baking soda and simmered for […]
Hemorrhoids, sometimes called piles, are swollen veins in your anus and rectum. Common symptoms of hemorrhoids can include pain, itching, and rectal bleeding. They can develop inside or outside of the anus and rectum, called internal and external hemorrhoids, respectively. Hemorrhoids are an extremely common problem. An estimated 75 percent of Americans experience them at some point. While they typically go away in a few weeks on their own, they […]
