Health & Wellbeing
Healing Methods When Living in a Dry Climate : If you live in a cold winter climate or in the desert, you can depend on the air being very dry. Chances are you experience reactions to the dryness in a number of ways, and combating this is not easy if your stay in such an environment is prolonged.
12 Minutes to a Happier You : You probably know how to cope with the hard times and bad mood. Actually, we all know. Each day we wake up and follow our morning rituals. We feel great and ready to tackle different tasks but then suddenly something or someone spoils your mood and ruins your entire day. This happens to […]
Ice or Heat: What’s Best for These Five Common Injuries? Regardless of your health status, diet, or activity level, you will experience pain and injury at some point. Having treated your own minor injuries, you understand that cold eases some, while heat makes others better. Unfortunately, it’s easy to forget the proper treatment in an emergency, but remembering a few guidelines can […]
Sweet and delicious mangoes are an incredibly healthy fruit worth eating every day. Mangoes are packed with essential nutrients and vitamins, and provide a great number of health benefits. You can add this fruit to numerous dishes, including smoothies, stir-fry, salads, or simply eat it as a healthy snack. Include those ripe and juicy mangoes in your everyday diet and […]
Women and HIV/AIDS : Globally, AIDS-related illnesses are the leading cause of death among women of reproductive age. 2 In areas such as Western and Central Europe, Eastern Europe and Oceania, women account for a relatively low percentrage of people living with HIV. However, in regions such as sub-Saharan Africa and the Caribbean, the percentage is significantly higher.
Influenza and Women : Pandemic is a word that brings about a sense of trepidation and fright in us all. With the recent news broadcasts regarding the H1N1 Influenza Type A, or, most notably, the swine flu, a progressively greater amount of the world’s population is considering the flu shot as a means to possibly curb the embellished illness and […]
Is swine flu curable? With swine flu claiming so many lives across the nation it is little tricky to give a straight answer to such a simple question. However, there is a fair amount of chance to recover from the flu if treatment and care can be provided on time and during the initial phase soon after contracting the viral […]
Deaths due to birth defects can be prevented : A large number of deaths due to birth defects in children can be prevented through cost-effective measures within the existing health systems, the WHO said on Tuesday. ‘Birth defects are common, costly and critical health challenges globally and particularly in the South-East Asia region which reported 49,000 newborn deaths due to […]
Can yoga prevent you from contracting the H1N1 virus? With the newspapers and internet flooding with the rising cases of swine flu everyday, it is time that we take proper measures to prevent the spread of the H1N1 virus. Apart from following the general guidelines such as wearing a mask and maintaining proper hygiene, it is vital that you build […]
Teenage obesity could lead to high blood pressure : Is your teenage son/daughter obese? Well, it’s time to make him/her adopt a healthy lifestyle in order to prevent the chances of high blood pressure. Losing weight might be a little difficult, but having high blood pressure later in life will be much more difficult.
Swine flu symptoms and signs you MUST be aware of! Amidst the rising cases of swine flu all over World and the fear of spreading throughout the nation, what everyone should be aware of is the fact that panicking won’t help you. Instead of blaming your fate and the Government for not providing effective healthcare facilities, you can educate yourself about […]
Prevent swine flu with these 10 dos and don’ts : The H1N1 virus, which is extremely contagious, enters the body through the respiratory tract. With the number of swine flu cases continuously on a rise, it is important to take measures to prevent it. While it is not possible to completely protect yourself from getting infected, you can take certain […]
How do I increase my immunity to prevent swine flu? Swine Flu has managed to frighten the life out of us, many of us are searching for ways to increase our immunity to prevent this infection. Although there are many ways to prevent an infection, not all of them are foolproof and considering our lifestyle, we are bound to be […]
Soybean for your beauty care : Soy or soybean is a protein-rich legume, commonly processed into tofu, milk, oil or even soy protein. A bowlful of soybean offers fibre, minerals, and vitamins. These nutrients make it highly beneficial to achieve flawless skin and hair. We give you 4 such reasons to incorporate soybean in your daily skin and haircare routine.
Protect your child from swine flu : The recent swine flu epidemic has claimed lives and wrecked normalcy across the nation. While this deadly virus has made it difficult for even healthy adults to defy the attack, infants, toddlers and children are more at risk given their low immunity levels as compared to adults.
