acharya on January 4th, 2010

We would have heard umpteen number of tips to beat insomnia, and would have followed quite a few of them, such as enjoying a cup of warm milk at bedtime, reading books, counting numbers, listening to soothing music, and what not. However, very few of us know that our daily diet could be the cause [...]

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acharya on December 9th, 2009

According to the latest study published in the journal Neurology, it has been confirmed that high blood pressure in people can lead to memory loss over a period of time.
A large-scale study, involving nearly 20,000 people over the age of 45, found that high diastolic blood pressure (the lower reading when measuring blood pressure (BP) [...]

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acharya on October 6th, 2009

Ash gourd, also known as white gourd or wax gourd is an annual, hairy, creeping herb. Modern study has confirmed its effectiveness in the treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) or prostate enlargement.
The pumpkin seed oil, when used in combination with saw palmetto in human studies, showed effective reduction in symptoms of BPH. Researchers suggest [...]

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acharya on August 27th, 2009

We would have heard umpteen number of tips to beat insomnia, and would have followed quite a few of them, such as enjoying a cup of warm milk at bedtime, reading books, counting numbers, listening to soothing music, and what not. However, very few of us know that our daily diet could be the cause [...]

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acharya on August 1st, 2009

Not long ago, caffeine was often in news for its negative effects on health and received bad publicity. But in recent days, scientists have revealed some interesting and positive aspects of caffeine. The latest addition to the list of coffee’s health benefits are its contribution for effective functioning of the brain and liver.
Germany’s Green Cross, [...]

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acharya on July 20th, 2009

We are all aware of green tea and black tea and their immense health benefits. But very few of us would have known about the numerous health benefits associated with Red Tea.
Red Tea (Rooibos Tea), also known as red bush is less of tea, and more of an herbal brew, made from fermented leaves of [...]

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acharya on June 6th, 2009

The main reason for heart ailments to reach an epidemic level is the unhealthy lifestyle led by the present generation, which includes high-fat diet, lack of exercise, mental stress and may be use of tobacco.
Yoga, unlike presumed by many, does not mean just the practise of asanas. It also implies leading a holistic, healthy lifestyle, [...]

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acharya on February 20th, 2009

Experts recommend daily dose of fish oil in any form, for regulating cholesterol levels in the body, as they contain high Omega-3 fatty acid content that helps in cholesterol regulation.
The scientists at Columbia University Medical Center have proven this fact, yet again. The Director at Columbia Institute of Human Nutrition, Dr. Richard Deckelbaum, says that [...]

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