The next time you plan a high altitude trip, don’t forget to carry a bottle of beetroot juice in your backpack. Researchers have found that nitrate-rich beetroot juice helps the body acclimatize more quickly and thoroughly at high altitude Drinking beet juice can help you beat acute mountain sickness, caused by lower air pressures at high altitude which affect the ability of our bodies to take up oxygen, the findings […]

Body odour is one of the most common skin woes and can happen with anyone. Many people tend to use powerful chemically-based deodorants and perfume to stop the stink. But one can easily get rid of this unwanted body smell with the help of natural remedies. Here are some natural remedies to get rid of body odour: Take bath regularly Regular shower helps you get rid of the unwanted smell. […]

As the new moon passes directly in front of the Sun during the early hours of Wednesday, March 9, millions of people across Indonesia and the Pacific have been treated a total solar eclipse. However, in India, it is a partial one, which begins at 4:49 am (Indian Standard Time) on Wednesday and continues till 9:08 am (IST). The total eclipse is visible in Indonesia and the Central Pacific and […]

1.Drink Warm Water and Ginger Tea Cold water can actually impede your digestive functions. Drink a lot of warm or hot water and ginger tea throughout the day and with meals. Ginger tea also helps to increase Agni (digestive fire) and promote digestion. 2.Eat in Silence We should eat in silence too, once in a while. When you do, you appreciate your food more, and it’s easier to hear your […]

It you want to lose weight or want to have a better overall health, researchers recommend snacking on peanuts or peanut butter three to four times a week which will surely help you with your weight issues. As peanuts and peanut butter are packed with fiber and protein, they keep you satisfied and full for a long time,which helps in managing your hunger. According to a new study, teenagers at […]

Headaches are something that all of us get at some point in our day to day lives. The causes of the same could be anything, for example, blood pressure (high and low), migrain, eye problems, noise, cold, etc. But some people also suffer from chronic headaches. They can range from light, mild headaches to strong throbbing ones. But did you know that there are actually four main types of headaches? […]

The well being of our body depends on the equilibrium and smooth functioning of many intertwined processes taking place inside our body, which include multiple organs; kidney being one of the important ones. As we all know, kidneys help eject waste from your body in the form of urine. It helps keep the highly critical ‘creatinine’ levels in your blood low, the higher value of which can spell trouble in […]

Home remedies have been an integral part of Indian culture for a long time. However, these days, herbalists and naturopaths from around the world are streamlining a specific category of herbs that are often used for home remedies. These herbs, called adaptogens, “have multiple properties, and can heal various ailments,” says Kanchan Patwardhan, a city-based nutritionist. She adds, “Adaptogens can relieve you not only of stress and anxiety, but also […]

Do you get stressed easily? You should probably take it easy and let it go a little. According to a new study, how you perceive and react to stressful events is more important to your health than how frequently you encounter stress. Researchers from Pennsylvania State University and Columbia University in the US analysed data collected from 909 participants, including daily telephone interviews over eight consecutive days and the results […]

Frankincense is an aromatic resin that has been used for thousands of years for medicinal, spiritual and ceremonial purposes. Frankincense resin is made from the sap of trees in the Boswellia genus and can come in the form of an oil, liquid resin and crystallized resin. The aroma of frankincense is uniquely warm, deep, rich, and incense-like. Essential oils like Frankincense are volatile oils that contain aromatic molecules that can […]