Omega 3: The Elixir Of Good Health

Are you ‘obsessed’ about health and fitness? If not then you ought to be if yes then you must have know about the magical elixir of health: Omega 3. Omega 3 are the good fats (yes! fats can be good) with multiple health benefits. Let’s read more about them. 

 What is Omega 3:
Fats are always considered to be the ‘bad guys’ when health is the prime focus. However, Omega 3 is a polyunsaturated fatty acid which has multiple health gains. Omega 3 are not produced by the body and they need to be included in the diet or taken as diet supplements. Click here for the full post

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Diet Tips To Boost Immunity & Prevent Swine Flu

Swine flu, as explained in a previous blogpost, is similar to influenza flu with more extreme symptoms which when not treated immediately could prove to be life threatening. The best way to fight influenza flu is to boost your immunity or improve your internal defense mechanism which could also be the best way to fight swine flu. In this article we will look at simple dietary changes to boost immunity power.  

More proteins:
Vegetarians: vegetarians may find it difficult to meet their daily protein needs. If you are a vegetarian then you must make a serious attempt to include more of milk, cheese, curd, soy or even soybean flour in your diet to increase your immunity as well as for your overall health.
Non vegetarians: egg whites, fishes and lean meat are rich sources of protein. Include them in your diet atleast three to four times in a week.

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Winnie The Pooh: Help!!! The Swine Is Here

A T-shirt design I made for “Swine Flu T shirt design” contest. Sadly it was rejected :( :( :( cause of Disney characters … copyright blah blah blah

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In An Artistic Mood

1. Gateway To Heaven

2. Solitude

 

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Simple Holistic Methods To Cure The Headaches

Several alternate treatments for curing headaches:

Ayurveda:
Shirodhara: Shirodhara is an Ayurvedic method of pouring medicated oil continuously on the forehead for about an hour. This treatment is helpful in treating long term chronic headaches. This method can be easily tried in Ayurvedic centers as it would get quite messy at home.
Talapodichil: a specially prepared Ayurvedic paste on the forehead for half an hour to soothe the aching brows.

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Heal that Headache

Numerous alternative therapies can give you lasting relief for your headache.

It was late evening and the fumes of the bus Jasmine was sitting in on her way home from work was making her slightly nauseous. She pressed her temples with her forefingers tightly, to stanch the throbbing headache. Hammerstrokes rained on her head as the honking vehicles set up a cacophony of noise. She reached for her purse and took out a painkiller. "Popping a painkiller to suppress these killer headaches are a way of life with me," says Jasmine.

Read full article on Lifepositive.com. This article was published in September 2006 issue of Life Positive magazine.

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5 Everyday Foods Your Child Should Eat To Be Healthy

It is becoming more and more difficult for parents to make sure their kids are getting the balanced diets they need. Are you amongst them who fret all day long about their child’s nutrition? Then worry no more, just make sure you include the following five things in your child’s diet and rest assured your child will be fully nourished.

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Rishikesh: Saints Abode & Adventurers Delight

Rishikesh is a sanctum town bearing great significance amongst Hindus. It is situated on the scenic foothills of the Himalayas where Ganges and Chandrabhaga, two holy rivers, converge. It serves as the entry point to other extremely reckoned pilgrimage places such as Kedarnath, Gangotri, Badrinath and Yamunotri. Apart from holding religious significance, this town is extremely popular amongst adventurers for river rafting, cliff climbing and other adventure sports. Click Here for full post.      

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Top 5 Tips To Stay Motivated During A Weight Loss Program

The most challenging part of following a weight loss program is staying motivated till you lose the desired amount of weight. The fact is that a firm motivation should be the starting point of any weight loss program, next comes workout schedule, diets, understanding of your body composition and so on. During any weight loss program anyone and everyone will experience testing days and few disappointing moments. If you start your weight loss diet with a weak determination there are chances that you may just give up the entire program in between after few disappointments. In the post you will find some simple tips which will help you stay motivated during a weight loss diet. Click Here for the tips.

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Simple Aromatherapy Remedies For Everyday Use

If you hate popping the pill every time you fall sick or suffer from mild problems then aromatherapy is just the right therapy for you.

Aromatherapy is the holistic therapy which involves the use of volatile and non greasy essences of herbaceous plants, flowers and even trees for rejuvenating the body, mind and spirit. Aromatherapy oils of rose, lavender, basil, eucalyptus, geranium, neem and neroli and many more such oils are mixed with base oils such as almond, walnut, coconut or other vegetable oils to create aromatic massage oils. These oils have therapeutic effect and are used to cure several mild ailments. Aromatherapy can greatly enhance the way you look and feel.

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Natural Cleansing Herbs: Best Way To Detoxify Your Body

Our fast paced lifestyle has exposed us to innumerable toxins and pollutants. Almost everything we consume or touch has some or the other toxins or pollutants that enter our body and weaken our system from within. Long term exposure can make us susceptible to many problems. The human body has inbuilt capability to fight the pollutants, however, over a period of time and due to faulty lifestyle this capability is reduced. These toxins are accumulated in our body and needs to be eliminated to restore and rejuvenate our system. This is why it is very important to detoxify and cleanse our system using natural herbs. Read more on herbscancure.com   

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Foods That Make You Feel Full Not Fat

So many times even after having a full meal I feel hungry and can’t resist a second helping. And after I have had the second helping I feel guilty for stuffing my body with unwanted calories. I am sure every one goes through the same feeling atleast once in a while. The good news is that there are certain foods that impart a feeling of fullness without really making you fat. More than how much food you consume, what food products you consume influences the gratification level of a meal. For full article Click Here

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How To Sleep Well & Wake Up Refreshed

What happens when you don’t sleep well? Without doubt you will wake up looking dull and older. You skin will start aging as lack of sleep will not give your skin ample of time it needs to rejuvenate and renew itself. 

For tips to improve your sleeping habits click here

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Medicinal Uses Of Hing Aka Asafetida

How I love to enter the house with the spicy aroma of Hing coming out of home cooked Indian curries. It just triples my hunger. Few days back while flipping through an Ayurvedic journal I found a significant mention of hing, on deeper research I realized that hing not just adds flavor to food but it also has tons of medicinal properties. Read full post on Herbscancure.com

The Ayurvedic Way To Beat Common Cold & Other Tips

Achoo achoo achoo!!! Sounds familiarly like the common cold. Everyone suffers from cold once in a while. The runny nose, sneezes and sore throat although gets easily cured in three to five days; however it leaves behind fatigue, weakness and several empty boxes of tissues. The common cold gets easily cured on its own, however, ayurveda can help in speeding up the recovery process and soothe the sore throat.

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Exploring North India: Dehradun, Uttaranchal

Dehradun as of date is one of the most serene cities of India. Considered to be the doorway to a world of adventurous escapades and spirituality, it is situated amid the Shivalik ranges on the foothills of the mighty Himalayas. For people who live in metro cities and have forgotten what cool breeze, fresh air and greenery is, Dehradun is the best weekend getaway possible for them.

To read full travelogue on HeritageWonders.com Click Here

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Swine Flu: Everything You Need To Know

To safeguard yourself and your family from this deadly virus you need to know all the facts. So read on

What are the symptoms?
The symptoms of swine flu are very much similar to that of common flu which includes cold, loss of appetite, fever above 100.4°F and tiredness. Swine flu patients have also complained of sore throat, nausea and diarrhea.

For more facts click here to read them at herbscancure

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Holistic Ways To Get Rid Of Your Acne

The fear of waking up with those terrible looking pimples, blackheads or blemishes gave me many sleepless nights in my teenage. If you are someone who shares the same fear then you will definitely find these acne healing tips, remedies and diet suggestions helpful. To read the tips click here. 

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