12 Simple Preventive Tips for Cough, Cold, Allergy

Prevention tips from a frequent cough, cold and allergy Cause: Understand and find out the factors which could worsen the cold, cough and running nose Smoking: Stay away from active & passive smoking and avoid going to areas with high concentration of air dirt, smoke and construction particles. Mask: Wear a mask which can cover your nose, cheeks and chin         Read More …

10 Effective Home Remedies for Acidity

Home remedies for acidity What is Acidity? The stomach normally secretes acid that is essential in the digestive process. This acid helps in breaking down the food during digestion. When there is excess production of acid by the gastric glands of the stomach, it results in the condition known as acidity. Causes of acidity Eating heavy meals before sleeping Irregular meals like not having         Read More …

Swelling of Feet and Ankle: Its Causes and Treatment

swelling There are many causes for swollen feet which may be minor, temporary or small to notice. While swelling in the foot, leg, and ankle usually doesn’t pose a significant health risk, but it is important to consult your doctor. It usually goes away on its own, but sometimes it can be a sign of a health problem like low protein         Read More …

How to Select Best Oil for Cooking

Best Oil for Cooking The human body needs dietary fats for proper health and nutrition but there exists a lot of confusion regarding the best oil for cooking in India. Whether it is salad, starter or a main course, you need oil for preparation. We cannot avoid oil while cooking any dish. But choosing the right cooking oil can save you from heart diseases,         Read More …

Exclusive Breastfeeding and its Effect on Babies Growth

Exclusive breastfeeding Introduction “Exclusive breastfeeding” is defined as no other food or drink, not even water, except breast milk (including milk expressed or from a wet nurse) for 6 months of life, but allows the infant to receive ORS, drops and syrups (vitamins, minerals and medicines). It is recommended to begin breastfeeding within the first hour of life and to allow it         Read More …

Loss of Appetite: Symptom of Many Disorder

loss of appetite The most common symptom of many disorders and underlying conditions which are most fatal is decreased appetite. People not eating proper food are prone to many health complications. Loss of appetite can cause unintentional weight loss. What is Loss of Appetite or Anorexia? A decreased appetite is when your desire to eat is reduced. The medical term for a loss         Read More …

Benefit of Walking and Its 5 Different Types

Walking Walking is one of the easiest ways to add exercise to your day and to burn fat. The recommended amount of walking for weight loss is 60 minutes a day. Walking burns about 100 calories per mile for a 70 kg person. Brisk Walking Brisk walking means walking fast enough to make you feel slightly breathless but yet comfortable enough         Read More …

Physiotherapy and its Effect on your Mental and Physical Health

physiotherapy Physiotherapy In general, we suffer from aches and pains in the body. The reason could be you might have suffered an injury from an accident during sports or any outdoor activity. And the other reasons arise from your lifestyle and occupation. If you lead a sedentary life with very less exercise or you lead a stressful life, performing desk jobs         Read More …

How Overheating and Rancidity of Oil Can Affect Your Health

smoke point Smoke Point Smoke point refers to the temperature at which oil starts to burn and smoke. Smoke point of oil can vary slightly due to impurities. When Oil is overheated it breaks down gradually, rather than at one specific temperature. Beneficial Nutrients and phytochemicals found in many unrefined oils are destroyed when the oil is overheated. Overheating also creates harmful         Read More …

10 Simple Home Remedies to Manage Fever and Diarrhoea

Home Remedies for Fever Fever is a typical response to infections. The common causes are – viral infections, dengue, malaria, urinary-tract infection (esp in girls and women), typhoid infection, etc. Many times the fever is self-limiting and over-the-counter drugs are effective. But if the fever persists too long or is unexplained then one must see the Doctor. In any case, high fever (above 103F)         Read More …