What is Brown Rice? Brown rice is the whole grain with just the first outer layer (husk or hull) removed through milling. It retains its fiber and germ which contains vital nutrients. How does it differ from White Rice? White rice is brown rice that has been milled to remove the bran and much of the germ, reducing fiber and Read More …
Know Why to say Yes to Brown Rice over White Rice
What is Brown Rice? Brown rice is the whole grain with just the first outer layer (husk or hull) removed through milling. It retains its fiber and germ which contains vital nutrients. How does it differ from White Rice? White rice is brown rice that has been milled to remove the bran and much of the germ, reducing fiber and Read More …
Calcium Calcium is the base for strong bones and teeth. It also supports proper function of blood vessels, muscles, nerves and hormones. It is important for muscle functioning, blood clotting, blood pressure regulation, etc. Requirement: Our body requires 800-1300mg of calcium every day, out of which 99% of calcium is stored in teeth and bones. Deficiency: The calcium deficiency for 
World Kidney Day World Kidney Day is a global awareness campaign aimed at raising awareness of the importance of our kidneys. World Kidney Day is observed annually on the 2nd Thursday in March. At the start of this holiday, 66 countries observed this date in 2006. Within two years, this number rose to 88. World Kidney Day is a joint 
About Sleep Good sleep provides mental and physical rejuvenation. Sleep psychologist Dr. Guy Meadows says that amount of sleep requirement depends on their genetics with the vast majority needing around seven to eight hours sleep. Very small i.e. 0.01% need as little as 4 hours; equally, there are people who need as much as 12 hours. Good Sleep is needed 
Cold is a notorious and annoying visitor during Winters. It spoils the fun of the winter and spoils the mood! Here are some tips on battling the cold. Fighting symptoms of cold If you already have a blocked nose and bad throat: Watch out for fever. Low grade fever is typical of viral-infection and plenty of rest and warm fluids 
What is ocular hypertension? Fluid present in eyes is called as aqueous humor and pressure caused is called intraocular pressure (IOP). Ocular hypertension means your intraocular pressure (IOP) is higher than normal. Left untreated, high eye pressure can cause glaucoma and permanent vision loss in some individuals. Eye pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg). Normal eye pressure 
Positive airway pressure (PAP) is a mode of respiratory ventilation used primarily in the treatment of Sleep apnea. PAP ventilation is commonly used for those who are critically ill in hospital with respiratory failure, congestive cardiac failure and acute exacerbation of COPD and asthma and in newborn infants (neonates). There are several forms of PAP devices: Continuous positive airway pressure 
Air pollution is making news again and it will get more coverage as the winter progresses. It generally starts around Diwali every year. Diwali the festival of lights – sadly, has been reduced to a festival of smoke and noise! Air Pollution Making News Particulate Matter tied to rise in Arthritis Symptoms Recent study from AIIMS, New Delhi reports heavy 
As I mentioned earlier, I have been reasonably active through the years. The weight-reduction too has been proportional to the sustained workout intensity. I always enjoyed good food and saw no reason to curb the enthusiasm if I was exercising regularly. Over the passing years I have realized that my body is getting more stubborn and it is simply not 
What is Systolic Hypertension? Systolic hypertension is defined as an elevated systolic blood pressure (SBP). If the systolic blood pressure is elevated (>140) with a normal (<90) diastolic blood pressure (DBP), it is called isolated systolic hypertension (ISH). Cause of Systolic Hypertension This type of high blood pressure is more common in older adults, especially older women. In fact, the