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- Yoga - The Elderly Are Loving It - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2010 from Praveen PandeyThe young are coming to yoga centers with the aim to lose flab. But the elderly are not far behind, they want their youth back as well. They feel fit and their ailments, many of which arise from lifestyle problems and neglect at home, are getting resolved. Yoga boosts their self-esteem they say. ...
Views: 1088(1 vote) - Health Benefits of Flaxseeds - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Praveen PandeyRecently flaxseeds have become very popular with the nutritionists and health conscious people. Is it a new seed or a new scientific research? Well, frankly speaking, it’s neither. Flaxseeds are known as Linum usitatissimum, which means "most useful." The flax plant originated in Mesopotamia and ...
Views: 758(2 votes) - Learn To Let Go - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2010 from Praveen PandeyTwo monks were getting ready to cross a river when they spotted a fair damsel crying on the river bank. On enquiry, they learned that the lady in question also needed to get across but bemoaned her inability to do so, saying she did not have the means to cross the river without getting wet. ...
Views: 734(1 vote) - Amla - The Wonder Fruit - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Praveen PandeyThe botanical name of Amla or the Indian gooseberry is Phyllanthus emblica. Taxonomically, it belongs to the family Euphorbiaceae. It has a sour, bitter, and astringent taste. It is also rich in fiber. The fruit, available in the autumn season, can be eaten fresh or in dried form. It is also ...
Views: 647 - Barley - the energy grain - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Praveen PandeyA food additive is any substance (not commonly regarded or used as food) which is used to modify a food’s chemical, physical, or organoleptic (affecting the senses) characteristics. It is commonly added to stabilize a product or to change the flavor, color, texture, or consistency of food items ...
Views: 521 - Beware of Food Additives! - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Praveen PandeyA food additive is any substance (not commonly regarded or used as food) which is used to modify a food’s chemical, physical, or organoleptic (affecting the senses) characteristics. It is commonly added to stabilize a product or to change the flavor, color, texture, or consistency of food items ...
Views: 532 - Do the right thing at the right time during pregnancy - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Praveen PandeyDuring pregnancy, it is very important to do the right thing at the right time as carelessness at any stage can lead to unnecessary complications. You shouldn’t feel shy to ask about anything, howsoever trivial a matter or silly a question it may seem. Stay in touch with your healthcare provider ...
Views: 592 - Exercise all the way to good health - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Praveen PandeyRegular exercise improves cardiovascular endurance by strengthening the heart muscles and improving the lung capacity. It helps to deliver more oxygen to various parts of the body and enables the pulmonary system to increase the amount of oxygen that the lungs can absorb. Exercise helps to lower ...
Views: 562 - Feelings are the only things that matter - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2010 from Praveen PandeyA recent article in a newspaper spoke about a wooden plank crashing down on a man’s head in a railway station, and sending him into a coma. While the public did what they could to help the man, railway officials, practically washed their hands off the whole matter, saying it was not their ...
Views: 684 - Having Asthma? Thinking It as a Barrier to Exercise? - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Praveen PandeyYou have asthma and regret your inability to exercise. If this sounds familiar, breathe a huge sigh of relief. This is a misconception that many people have. It is a myth that individuals with asthma should not exercise. There is no harm in exercising with asthma. The only thing you need to bear ...
Views: 772 - Proteins - the building blocks of the body - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Praveen PandeyA balanced diet consists of appropriate amounts of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals. Proteins are one of the macronutrients and are considered to be the building blocks of the body. They play a very significant role in all the metabolic reactions of our body and are ...
Views: 553 - Watch Your Weight & Your Thyroid - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from Praveen PandeyAre you trying hard to lose weight but are unsuccessful? Or is it that you want to put on a few kilos but cannot, even after munching on a lot of calories? Then it’s time you check your thyroid hormones. Your weight issues can be linked to abnormal levels of thyroid hormones in your blood. ...
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