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Health benefits of buckwheat

Health benefits of buckwheat

March 25, 2019 4 min read

Also known as common buckwheat, Japanese buckwheat, and silver hull buckwheat, 'kuttu'  in hindi,  it is a plant cultivated for its grain-like seeds (also called groats) and as a cover crop to enrich soil quality. It fights heart disease, reduces bone degeneration and increases iron in the blood to fight anaemia.

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Live Better with Arthritis during Winter

Live Better with Arthritis during Winter

November 28, 2018 6 min read 2 Comments

As the chill sets in, it becomes necessary to protect yourself from the temperature variations that can impact arthritic joint pain severely. And there are simple that can be followed to deal with the pain and enjoy the onset of winters: right from diet management, heat therapy to body massages with essential oils.

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Ideas to Breathe Better

Ideas to Breathe Better

November 21, 2018 5 min read

Even with the obnoxious rate of pollutants, on an individual and community level, we can follow certain simple steps to live through the deadly smog and avoid respiratory problems...

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Lemons: Magic in every squeeze

Lemons: Magic in every squeeze

October 20, 2018 4 min read

...from the old French limon, Italian limone, Arabic laymun and from the Persian limun, all of which is a generic term for citrus fruit, which is in relation to Sanskrit nimbu.

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Black Pepper: The King of Spices

Black Pepper: The King of Spices

October 03, 2018 2 min read

The medicinal properties of Black pepper can be attributed to the presence of a chemical compound called piperine. It acts as a natural antioxidant and has anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties.

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Nature’s Bounty: Quick Bites to lower BP

Nature’s Bounty: Quick Bites to lower BP

August 04, 2018 4 min read

Following a healthy diet is key to keeping your BP under check. Luckily, there are food items that can immediately help control hypertension and high blood pressure. 

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Nature's Bounty: Cinnamon

July 04, 2018 2 min read

Rich in calcium, manganese and fiber, Cinnamon in your diet, helps to prevent various heart diseases & reduces levels of bad cholesterol (LDL). Cinnamaldehyde inhibits aggregation of platelets...

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Nature's Bounty: Turmeric

Nature's Bounty: Turmeric

July 04, 2018 2 min read

Curcumin, found in Turmeric is shown to increase levels of BDNF (a kind of growth hormone) which is linked to Improved Brain Function and lowers the risk of Neurological Diseases.

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Nature's Bounty: Kalonji

Nature's Bounty: Kalonji

July 04, 2018 2 min read

Uses of Nigella Oil and its Seeds are mentioned in Ayurveda & Unani for treatment of many diseases & ailments. The remarkable healing properties of Kalonji come from a compound called thymoquinone (TQ).

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