acharya on December 21st, 2010

Watermelon has been found to be a natural weapon against pre-hypertension, a precursor to cardiovascular disease, revealed researchers at The Florida State University (FSU), following evidence from their pilot study. Watermelon, despite its sweetness, is a low calorie, high fiber, nutrient-rich fruit. The investigation, first of its kind in humans, was carried out by FSU [...]

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acharya on December 15th, 2010

It is a known fact that yoga imparts more energy, strength and flexibility. Several people turn to yoga for stress reduction, and then decide to adhere to it, as it makes them, feel, look, and remain young, agrees Larry Payne, Ph.D, a yoga Director at Loyola Marymount University, and co-author of Yoga Rx. Unlike in [...]

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acharya on December 3rd, 2010

There is increasing excitement among scientists and researchers about the association between sense of smell and its consequences on psychological and physiological health. Although, the research works are still in budding stage, several studies have revealed that natural fragrances such as that of vanilla, peppermint and coffee, do have therapeutic effects. An Associate Professor of [...]

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