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TIME TO COMBAT ARTHRITIS PAIN: REMEDIES

TIME TO COMBAT ARTHRITIS PAIN: REMEDIES

Arthritis is an inflammatory condition, characterised by joint pain and stiffness, which worsens with age and being overweight. There are many types of arthritis, with the most common being osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Many allopathic medications are used to ease pain and symptoms, but these may lead to having a negative gastrointestinal effect. So, it is advisable to know other effective remedies for long term solutions. The following remedies are effective without any side effects:-   1. Aloe Vera  It is safe to use and has no inflammatory properties. It doesn’t have any side effects and can be used for topical...

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FOODS TO RELISH THIS FASTING SEASON

FOODS TO RELISH THIS FASTING SEASON

Many people observe fast, celebrate and offer prayers during the special festivities. And people who do not observe fast can indulge in foods loved made specially during this time. The white butter is one of the famous items found in the Indian households, but now people either do not get time to churn fresh butter or else they have replaced it by other fat alternatives. The market bought yellow butter has salt, transfats, colouring agents, and unlike fresh white butter, it doesn’t contain any carotene. Reasons to eat homemade white butter Anti-ageing properties for better skin. Presence of bioactive enzymes...

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SUPER NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS OF CAROM SEEDS

SUPER NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS OF CAROM SEEDS

Carom or Ajwain seeds have been a part of many delicious recipes in Indian cuisine since ages. Even though Carom seeds have a bitter or pungent taste, they come with a strong aromatic flavour. Apart from imparting flavour to food, carom seeds also provide several health benefits. They are beneficial for maintaining digestive health, promotes weight loss, eases inflammation, prevents premature greying of hair and heal wounds. Carom seeds boast an amazing nutrient profile as they contain dietary fibre, antioxidants, and minerals like calcium, potassium, sodium, phosphorus, thiamine, niacin and iron. It is easy to include carom seeds in our...

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NUTRITION FACTS OF JUJUBE FRUIT

NUTRITION FACTS OF JUJUBE FRUIT

Indian jujube, also known as ber, desert apple or Indian plum is a tropical/subtropical fruit. It has a smooth, thin but tough, yellowish to reddish, flesh white, subacid to sweet taste depending upon the ripeness level. Ber is low in calories and is a rich source of ascorbic acid, essential minerals and carbohydrates. Nutritional Composition Ber fruit has a high nutritive value, a rich source of vitamin C, A and B complex, and in minerals like calcium, potassium, Bromium and rubidium. It contains 17% carbohydrates, 0.8% protein, 0.07% fat, 0.76-1.8% iron, 0.02 mg/100g carotene and thiamine, 0.7-0.9 mg /100g niacin...

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CAFFEINE TOLERANCE – A MATTER OF CONCERN?

CAFFEINE TOLERANCE – A MATTER OF CONCERN?

Your favourite cup of coffee keeps you going for the day! Majority of the people include coffee as it helps keep their mind stay alert and focused to perform better. But what if you become intolerant to caffeine? Read on to know how it happens and what can be done to overcome it. “Caffeine” is a stimulant, responsible for keeping us alert and naturally found in beverages like coffee and tea. On the other hand, caffeine extract is added to energy drinks, sweetened beverages and even soda to provide similar effects. Caffeine acts by releasing chemicals in your brain responsible...

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