The everyday stresses in today’s life have started taking a toll on people’s health. In earlier days, heart ailments would typically affect only the elderly. Those days are long gone. Bad food habits, an unhealthy and sedentary lifestyle and high-stress careers have brought down the age of those affected drastically. It is no more uncommon for an executive in his/ her prime to complain of high cholesterol levels. The number […]

The choice to eliminate cow’s milk, from one’s diet, is a personal one – but finding an alternative can be a little tougher; so we’ve put down some of the benefits of almond milk, to make that choice a little easier. Milk allergies, or lactose intolerance is not an uncommon problem – complaints cover digestive issues (bloating, gas, even diarrhea) to skin concerns. Some people react to the enzymes or […]

We live in a world marred by distraction. Our minds are always racing, and we constantly seek some thing or the other to meet our needs and desires. As Buddha says, we’re hurling from one pleasant experience to the next – “What’s for lunch?”, “how will my boss like the new proposal I printed out and left on his desk hours ago?”, “how do I want to plan my weekend?” […]

Bitter gourd is a popular veggie and better known for its bitter taste. But have you ever thought of drinking its juice? Well, many would make faces while taking the name but one should have this bitter drink as it is full of essential nutrients and medicinal values. Here are some health benefits of the bitter juice: Good for digestion: Bitter gourd juice is good for digestion as it increases […]

Living in Present is killing the Boredom Being bore is being egoist i.e. 1 is so self-absorbed that 1 does not think of surroundings and keeps on harping on self. Not only this, person is usually sitting on laurels or projecting to fairy tales. Lack of Internal Peace How many times we face the circumstances in the accompanying picture? It’s all because of restlessness and turmoil inside and we are […]

We have all suffered from acidity at some point or the other. Excess stomach acid can cause uncomfortable symptoms, pain, and even severe health problems. Well, instead of popping up antacids, there are some natural home remedies you can try to get rid of the problem.   Cold milk: The calcium in milk prevents acid build up and absorbs the excess acid produced, thereby reducing the symptoms of acidity. Mint […]

People think about how to keep themselves physically fit practically everyday, so much so, that they often forget that their mental health is equally important. Everyday stress and anxiety related to work and family pressures tend to take a toll on you sooner or later, as a result of which, you find yourself getting mentally drained much easily than before. Being mentally healthy means having a sense of well-being, having […]

While discovering a protein that causes muscle weakness and loss during ageing, scientists from University of Iowa have also stumbled upon two natural compounds, one found in apples and one in green tomatoes, which reduce the protein’s activity in aged muscle. The protein called ATF4 alters gene expression in skeletal muscle, causing reduction of muscle protein synthesis, strength and mass. The team identified ursolic acid, which is found in apple […]

Laughing is the key component to stay happy and lead a healthy lifestyle. So, one should laugh alot to stay healthy. Going by an old saying which says that laughter is the best medicine, it is also the best form of exercise which can be done easily. Laughing is an excellent way to relieve physical or emotional stresses or discomfort. It is also one of the most commonly used complementary […]

Be it the ethereal hues of Ladakh’s Pangong Lake or the cultural vibrancy of Srinagar’s Dal Lake India certainly charms you with its multitude of stunning lakes. So pull out those cameras and get ready to witness some of the most scene-stealing water bodies in the country. Dal Lake in Srinagar Often described as Srinagar’s jewel, Dal Lake is a mirror-like sheet of water that glistens brilliantly under the harsh […]