The Goji Berries

While there is no doubt that goji berries, like other fruits and berries are rich in antioxidants and may definitely be good for health, it would perhaps be a bit farfetched to assume them to prevent ageing or make you younger. Learn about goji berries and its health benefits…

Caffeine Alert

Coffee – a drink obtained by infusion of the ground beans of coffee plant is the primary source of caffeine in our body. It is one of the most freely marketed addictive substances in the world.Before you pick up the next cup of coffee, get acquainted with a few scientifically researched facts about caffeine and gauge your risk!

Food for Thought

When thousands of people die in terrorist attacks or when hundreds meet their end in natural disasters like cyclone, flood or earthquake, they are rightly considered as global tragedies with manifold implications. However, when the same numbers of people die each day of unnecessary, preventable diseases like diabetes and heart ailments, nobody even raises eyebrows or misses a wink.. Ever wondered why?

Satisfy your Hunger but Learn to Tame your Appetite !

Ever wondered ‘why do you eat, even though you are not hungry?, or just finished your meal, but still feel hungry? The answer lies in understanding the difference between your hunger and appetite sensations. Confused? Read on to know how to satisfy your hunger whilst taming your appetite.

Arthritis Basics

The fear and apprehension sets in, when we start getting those recurrent joint pains We are unable to relate the pain to any recent injury and wonder whether we should visit the doc or will the discomfort go away on its own?
Arthritis is a condition associated with many myths and misconceptions and the onset of the disease may often be quite confusing. It can begin with the well-defined symptoms of arthritis (redness, swelling, stiffness, and pain in one or more joints) or can appear to be more subtle, allowing even more vague symptoms and clouded diagnosis. Learn the arthritis basics here.

Beat the Cola Temptation

A can of chilled soft drink is most definitely ‘a pick me up’, especially so during the summers.
Whilst you may grab one every alternate day, the recent scientific evidence pin points that ‘reaching for a couple of cans of soft drinks everyday to quench your thirst should NOT be an option’.am listing down a few pointers highlighting the facts about soft drinks, which hopefully shall aid in beating the cola temptation!

Bid adieu to Cellulite

From radiofrequency waves to lasers, there exist a plethora of both conventional and modern treatments which promise to help you get rid of cellulite. But, before seeking any treatment for cellulite, it helps to understand what it is and why it occurs.There are a ton of anti-cellulite treatments on the market today, out of which some work better than others, but unfortunately none will be able to cure cellulite without the help from your diet and activity pattern.

IS IT MIGRAINE OR JUST A HEADACHE??

All of us have had days when our head aches so badly that it becomes difficult to see straight! While a headache is usually not a life-threatening condition, the excruciating pain experienced during a migraine attack can become unbearable. It can incapacitate you to an extent that you may have to put your life on hold till the migraine demon decides to release you from his vise-like grip.I have had my share of headaches and thus, know for sure that when headaches strike, they always appear to be severe. However, to be able to reduce the incidence of these headaches, it is important to know the difference between a regular headache and a migraine headache?

Impact of the Food you eat on Global Warming

What you choose to put on your plate can have a huge impact on the planet, reports United Nations panel on Climate Change.

It seems a surprising suggestion. Can it be true that what we choose to put on our dinner plates could have an effect on global warming? Lets find out!

Queries about Olive oil

Q and A on Olive Oil 
 
 

What are the health benefits of olive oil?

 

Olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fat and antioxidants like poly phenols, carotenoids and vitamin E. Scientists have identified a compound in olive oil called oleuropein which prevents the LDL cholesterol from oxidizing. It is the oxidized cholesterol that sticks to the walls [...]