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Tricks to stay hydrated during summers

May 11, 2013
Sunscreen - Check! Sweat-proof makeup - Check! Cooling face wipes - Check!  Do you think this is enough to get you through the scorching hot summers? Not really! Makeup is just for your face but the rising temperature …

Want to detox yourself? Here’s a sample diet plan

May 5, 2013
You must have heard about detox diet or detoxification. A common term for westerners where celebs as well as common people go on detox diets. But what exactly is it and why is it so good for your system? Our expert nutritionist …

6 healthy substitutes for white sugar

April 18, 2013
Eating white sugar or white sugar rich foods can cause or intensify various health problems such as raising blood sugar levels, interfering with insulin release etc. The most effective way of keeping our blood sugar levels …

Top 10 diabetes myths busted

April 18, 2013
An estimated 61.3 million people in India suffer from diabetes and it’s not just people in the urban areas. Unfortunately, awareness about the disease is very low which can lead to various complications. The umpteen myths and …

How to lose weight in old age (Diet query of the day)

April 14, 2013
Q: My grandfather’s age is 78 years. His weight is 130 kg and he is diabetic, has high BP and knee pain. What is the best way to lose weight at this age? Answered by our expert Neha Chandna Since he is suffering from knee …

Fruit doesn’t really lower your blood pressure!

April 12, 2013
A new study found that eating raw fruits doesn’t necessarily lower blood pressure. Larger, more rigorous studies have found that eating more fruits and vegetables does lower blood pressure over time, but the specific role of …

Amazing beauty secrets in your kitchen

April 9, 2013
Your kitchen is full of natural beauty products that you can make ample use of without having to spend a lot from your pocket. You don’t have to worry about side-effects either as these are all herbal remedies from your kitchen …

10 food items for women’s health problems

April 3, 2013
A woman goes through different biological stages in her life and it is important to prepare her body to endure those changes successfully. There are various nutritional requirements that one’s body needs and one shouldn’t …

Water is the fuel that keeps your body fit

March 21, 2013
Water makes up about 60 percent of an individual’s body weight. In its purest form, water is definitely the best beverage out there. Scientific discovery has found that water is the reason for existence of life on earth. Here …

How do I lose weight and reduce fat around my tummy? (Fitness query of the day)

March 18, 2013
I am 42 years old and my height is 5 ft 5.5 in but my weight is 78 kg. I mostly have fat around my tummy. I take two or three chapatis with subzi in the morning along with a cup of tea or parantha once or twice in the week . I …

Look younger and lose weight naturally

March 10, 2013
There’s no way to slow down the ageing process but that doesn’t determine how you should look. Most people look much older than their age because of their unhealthy lifestyle and food habits. Dr N.K Sharma, a world renowned …

10 simple lifestyle changes to prevent cancer

April 26, 2013
There’s a common misconception that cancer is an unavoidable disease. The general tendency among most people is to blame fate or bad luck for the disease. The fact is that cancer like most other diseases are caused by a …

Exam diet: Foods to boost your brain power

February 26, 2013
The exam season is around the corner and students can already feel the nerves jangling and the stress setting in. One of the flipsides of exams is that our normally healthy diet goes for a toss and we end up eating a lot of …

Fruits and veggies can protect your kidneys

February 8, 2013
Fruits and vegetables may help protect kidneys of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), resulting in excess acid build-up, says a new finding. Western diets that are based in animal and grain products are highly acidic and …