Yoga and its benefits
Believe it or not, Yoga has been practiced for more than 5,000 years, and currently, 11 million Americans enjoy its health benefits. A technique for prevention, cure, healing and focus, Yoga involve “asanas” which enables you to develop flexibility, strength and balance and therefore a healthy body and mind. Here are some benefits of Yoga [...]
Summer Skin Care- Decoded
Summer is essentially go-bare-body! But going bare bodied would need to wait as summer sun creates the need for a special skin care regime that hydrates as well as moisturizes your skin inside out. Only skin-care products (both natural and synthetic) cannot give you that summer glow if you are eating junk, is sleep deprived [...]
Battle summer holistically: Healthy Homemade Food that you should be eating this summer
Summer time! Fresh produce, a whole lotta lemonade, fishing by the lake, freshly barbecued trout and dinner by the patio overlooking your summer garden. Summer almost has a taste of its own. But as the mercury swells, the possibilities of running into unhealthy food options increase with that of fun resulting in the summer obvious: [...]
All-In-One Wellness Drinks
Wellness drinks refer to such fluids that arrest all possible factors of concern regarding health and taste. Every individual wants to remain protected from obesity issues, cholesterol issues, bone heart and eye care, hair growth and fall control, etc. However, no one is ready to ignore their taste buds to accommodate strict diet regimen. All [...]
The Yawn Explained!
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10 Ways To Keep Cool When it’s Hot – A HealthyTimesBlog Graphic
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Bad Breath Or Good Health – Health Benefits Of Garlic Infographic
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Study Reveals Optimistic Mindset Is The Key To A Longer Life
Every one of us instinctively prays for a long and healthy life. We often believe, how long we live is entirely out of our hands but interesting research conducted by the Mayo Clinic and other researchers around the world suggests that the key to a longer life may lie with us. Psychologists from Holland did [...]
Medical Dramas On TV – Looking Beyond The Entertainment Value
There’s Greys Anatomy, ER, House MD, Private Practice, Scrubs, General Hospital…the list goes on! Medical dramas and shows based around doctors, hospitals and medicine bring the medical world into our living rooms all week through the TV networks. It takes us into the world of healthcare professionals packed with adventure, thrills, romance, the competition, tragedy, [...]
Infographic: 5 Small Meals — What? When? Why?
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6 Alternative Medicines For Your Asthma
If you are one those people suffering from the symptoms of chronic asthma, you might want to take a look at some alternative method of treatment. These treatment might decrease your steroid intake and give you some surprise relief. Yoga If you are asthmatic, you might feel that sometimes, when you are stressed and anxious, [...]
Know All About These 10 Herbs & Spices – 2
Continue Reading From: Know All About These 10 Herbs & Spices – 1 #6. Cayenne pepper It is high in vitamin A and also contains vitamin B6, vitamin E, vitamin C, riboflavin, potassium and manganese. An important ingredient found in these peppers is capsaicin (cap-say-sin), which has been known to kill prostate cancer cells. Apart [...]
Know All About These 10 Herbs & Spices – 1
So, getting inspired by a culinary show or deciding to reduce your oil intake will often lead you to fill your kitchen drawers with a variety of herbs and spices, but like many you might be having a little or no idea of how to use these in your daily cooking. Don’t fret, as this [...]
10 “Potentially” Unsafe Food Additives – 2
Continued From 10 “Potentially” Un-Safe Food Additives – 1 #6. High Fructose Corn Syrup HFCS is the most common added sweetener in processed foods and beverages. Research has given mixed results about the possible adverse effects of consuming high-fructose corn syrup. Although high-fructose corn syrup is chemically similar to table sugar (sucrose), people are concerned [...]
10 “Potentially” Unsafe Food Additives – 1
A typical American household spends about 90% of their food budget on processed foods, and thus, are easily exposed to a variety of artificial food additives, many of which can cause dire consequences to the health. A couple of days back, we talked about Food additives, and saw why they are added to food to [...]
7 Running Essentials: Shoes, Apparel & Gear
Running is a pretty low-maintenance sport. You don’t need a lot of fancy gear and equipment. But if you’re planning to start running on a regular basis, here are some items that will make your runs more comfortable and safer. 1. Running Shoes Wearing old running shoes or running shoes that aren’t right for your [...]
Illustration: “Favorite Snacks of Great Writers”
Don’t we even wonder, if certain foods charge up our grey cells? What helps a surgeon concentrate during those crucial minutes, what fuel famous writers have relied on? Well, illustrator Wendy MacNaughton, sketched up an infographic of sorts, with favorite snacks of famous writers. Ranging from Walt Whitman (who begun his with oysters and meat), [...]
7 Tips To Make “The Perfect Salad”
You think it’s health-savvy to chose the salad bar over a bacon cheeseburger and fries? Unknowingly, you could have been getting far more in fat and calories than the burger meal. Even at a salad bar, there are plenty of dietary land mines among the healthier choices. Prepared salads, oily croutons and ladles of dressing [...]
The Secret Ingredient In Orange Juice, Is NOT Orange
So, how many of you have OJ for breakfast? Do you buy the 100% juice and not made from concentrate [see the pic below]. The one that is almost as good as freshly-squeezed orange juice? Image Source Have you ever wondered why every glass of Tropicana Pure Premium orange juice or Minute Maid or Simply [...]
9 Outdoor Summer Eats To Avoid – II
Continued From: 9 Outdoor Summer Eats To Avoid – I #6. The Carnival & Funnel Cake Funnel cake is a food you definitely want to stay away from; in fact, anything with the F-word — fried — is going to be higher in calories per density. One 8.3 oz. funnel cake (about the size of [...]
9 Outdoor Summer Eats To Avoid – I
It’s hard to enjoy an outdoor summer without being tempted by high-calorie, fatty foods and humongous portions at every turn. Let’s take a look at some outdoor goodies, you should stay clear of — and better-for-you options — to maximize fun without hurting your waistline. #1. A Cocktail Party & Bowls of Snacks Your generous [...]
14 Foods Affecting Your Weight: Infographic
It’s not just an age-related slowdown in metabolism that adds a pound here or there. A new study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, followed the diets of over 120,000 non-obese participants over a 20-year span. The average participant gained 3.35 pounds every four years, for a total weight gain of 16.8 pounds [...]
Bookmark This Post: 4 Easy BMI Calculators
Doctors use the body mass index (BMI) as a simple way of assessing whether a patient needs to lose weight. The calculation is based on comparing a person’s weight with their body height. It applies equally to men and women. You can quickly see the BMI assessment for your body on the chart above. Alternatively, [...]
7 Preventive Tips for Sunburn & Heat Exhaustion
It’s official: heat wave 2011 is in full force. And if you’re out roaming in this scorching summer heat wave, it’s inevitable that you’re going to find yourself in the middle of some intense situations like sunburn or heat exhaustion. HEAT EXHAUSTION How to Deal with Heat Exhaustion HEAT STROKE 5 SUNBURN REMEDIES Taking a [...]
