Quitting smoking could be seen as an act of nurturing yourself, of stepping up and taking finally taking care of yourself. Equally smoking could be seen as a destructive behaviour, it is certainly a long slow way to harm yourself, with a guarantee thrown in. I wonder if you have ever thought of smoking in such black and… Read More »
Your teeth are very hard but very much alive. They need to be well-nourished like other parts of your body, like your skin and muscles. The choice of good nutritious food is also important as well as staying away from foods that can cause cavities. Although there is no substitute for brushing and flossing your teeth regularly, choosing… Read More »
On one hand, we have the scorching heat draining out all our energy and on the other, we have vibrant fruits of the season that give us a good reason to love summers. Mangoes, melons and watermelons have already found their way into our fruit baskets, it is now time for lychees to make their way. Lychee or litchi is a soft, whitish-pink coloured pulpy… Read More »
Everyone has the occasional “senior moment.” Maybe you’ve gone into the kitchen and can’t remember why, or can’t recall a familiar name during a conversation. Memory lapses can occur at any age, but aging alone is generally not a cause of cognitive decline. When significant memory loss occurs among older people, it is generally not due to aging… Read More »
I wish that being a doctor meant that my family and I would never get sick. Unfortunately, viruses, bacteria and other sources of illness do not discriminate based on profession. Here’s what’s in my toolkit to keep us going in sickness and in health. Natural remedies for cough and sore throat Tea – teas with ingredients like licorice… Read More »
We’ve collected hundreds of home tips throughout the years to make life a little easier for our readers. Here are some of the best ones you need to know. Small bags of fancy coffee have heavy-duty ties to keep them airtight. The ties are handy for securing small coils of electrical cable and rope. They’re usually fastened to… Read More »
In Indian culture, buying a new car brings an excitement in the whole family. It means lots of happiness, fruition and the beginning of those tours which you have been planning with your family in your new car. In excitement of a new car, people generally ignore that buying a new car is not only a matter of… Read More »
Typically, menstrual periods last four to seven days. Examples of menstrual problems include periods that occur less than 21 days or more than 35 days apart, missing three or more periods in row, and menstrual flow that is much heavier or lighter than usual. What is abnormal menstruation? Most women have menstrual periods that last four to seven… Read More »
Dark circles can affect both men and women. Now there are many reasons for dark circles to appear under your eyes; from stress , lack of sleep, hormonal changes, a disturbed lifestyle, hereditary and many more. But if not treated on time, they will not only dull your overall appearance, it can also lead to serious health issues.… Read More »
Radish, Raphanus sativus L., is an annual vegetable belonging to the family Cruciferae and is a traditionally important vegetable in many countries. The enlarged root and hypocotyl of radish are consumed mainly as a salted vegetable and are also eaten fresh as grated radish, garnish, and salad. Radish has been cultivated and consumed as a part of the eastern Asian diet. Recent advances in… Read More »