Information on Vegetarian and Vegan Diets
A good place to begin is the Vegetarian Starter Kit
also available in Spanish-language GuÃa de Iniciación una Dieta Vegetariana
and our fact sheet Vegetarian Foods: Powerful for Health
also available in Spanish-language La Comida Vegetariana: Poderosa para la Salud
For additional information, check out
FAQs About Vegetarian Diets
Find answers about issues such as protein, [...]
Botanical Name: Satureia hortensis (LINN.)
Family: N.O. Labiatae
Summer savory is called :cimbru in Romanian and chubrica in Bulgarian
Part Used: Herb.
The genus Satureia (the old Latin name used by Pliny) comprises about fourteen species of highly aromatic, hardy herbs or under-shrubs, all, except one species, being natives of the Mediterranean region.
Several species have been introduced [...]
Laugh Out Loud to keep the age lines away
Actress Urvashi Sharma is a picture of happiness. Research has shown that a good laugh also increases your intake of oxygen, which eases stress
Psychological research has given credence to the old adage — ‘Laughter is the best medicine’. If not a panacea for all ailments, it’s [...]
All human beings have a unique body odour, often pleasant but sometimes a little repulsive. Animals, too, have a distinctive smell which is different from that of other species. They can identify their own kind and are attracted only to the opposite sex of the same species. This is through the release of chemicals called [...]
When left untreated, sleep apnoea can be potentially life threatening.
This is a dangerous problem and more so because of the length of these ‘apnoea’ ; sometimes up to a minute. When left untreated, sleep apnoea can be potentially life threatening. There are three main forms of sleep apnoea: central sleep apnoea, mixed sleep apnoea and [...]
Experiences Shape Your Reactions
Our view of the universe is largely determined by our experiences. It is when we are caught off guard by the spontaneity of existence that we are most apt to respond authentically, even when our feelings do not correspond with those of the multitude. Events that arouse strong emotions with us or [...]
The review and synthesis of 12 published randomised trials also showed that yoga was the most effective among the three.
A systematic review to assess the efficacy of mind-body therapies (MBT), such as meditation, yoga and guided imagery in the treatment of hypertension, has shown that such complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) approaches significantly reduce systolic [...]
How to choose the right soap for different skin types.
Are soaps with high pH level harmful?
The skin’s pH level is a major factor contributing to skin problems. The normal pH is slightly acidic, maintained between 4.5 and 5.5, a level at which bacteria like the propionibacterium acnes on the skin surface have minimal activity.
However, [...]
Botanical Name: Levisticum officinale (KOCH.)
Family: N.O. Umbelliferae
Synonyms: Ligusticum Levisticum (Linn.). Old English Lovage. Italian Lovage. Cornish Lovage. In Germany and Holland, one of the common names of Lovage is Maggikraut (German) or Maggiplant (Dutch) because the plant’s taste is reminiscent of Maggi soup seasoning. In Romania the common name of Lovage [...]
Do headaches keep you up at night? Well, here’s how to banish that ache
Sleeping poorly may only trigger more headaches
A good night’s sleep gives you energy to face the day ahead. But when you have headaches, sleep may be elusive. Headaches may keep you from falling asleep or awaken you at night. And [...]
Yogic practices create lot of strain on different organs or parts of the body, our body should have enough strength to bear this, one should build this stamina with practice. The preparatory movements provide just the same and help you build the necessary strength and prepare the whole body for Yogasana.
Following precautions should be taken [...]
Being in shape is no child’s play.
Lipolysis is a treatment used to remove localised fat and shape the body. Fat is stored in the body in cells called adipocytes. In liposuction these fat cells are sucked out.
Though this helps in fat reduction, it also causes skin laxity, as the skin never contracts in liposuction. [...]
Myriad benefits of Olive oil.
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Moderate amounts of olive oil will also reduce abdominal fat
Diabetes:
An olive-oil-rich diet is not only a good alternative in the treatment of diabetes, but also helps in preventing or delaying the onset of the disease.
Obesity and abdominal fat:
Olive oil is high in calories like any [...]
Description:
Amebic dysentery (also called gastrointestinal amebiasis) is an attack of diarrhea caused by a parasite called Entamoeba histolytica. This parasite infects and damages the stomach and intestine, this causes the symptoms. People usually catch the parasite by drinking dirty water or eating contaminated food. The parasite is usually found outside the United States and Western [...]
Rejecting the notion that dreams are linked with mysticism, scientists take a closer look at the night-time phenomenon. Roger Highfield reports:-
The one third of our lives we spend asleep is an enigma to scientists. They still don’t even clearly understand why we have to sleep. But perhaps the greatest puzzle of all is the role [...]
Adult stem cells better choice than death or transplant for heart failure patients:
– Heart disease, according to the figures from The National Center for Health Statistics 2005 data, affects some 25.6 million Americans. It was then, and remains, the biggest killer of U.S. citizens, with over 650,000 dying every year. Until now as patients deteriorated [...]
Cannabis might help alleviate allergic skin disease!
Elements produced from the cannabis plant could enhance therapeutic treatment for humans.
Allergic contact dermatitis, a skin disease, might be alleviated with the use of a substance found in the cannabis plant, a team of researchers from Germany, Israel, Italy, Switzerland and the US has found.
Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) is [...]
Family: Anacardiaceae
Common Names: Pistachio, Pistache.
Origin: The pistachio tree is native to western Asia and Asia Minor,from Syria to the Caucasus and Afghanistan. Archaeological evidence in Turkey indicate the nuts were being used for food as early as 7,000 B.C. The pistachio was introduced to Italy from Syria early in the first century A.D. Subsequently its [...]
WASHINGTON: Compounds that give colour to fruits and vegetables might fight against colon cancer, a new study has found.
The study was conducted by a team of researchers led by Monica Giusti at Ohio State University.
As part of the study researchers retrieved anthocyanins, compounds that give colour to most red, purple and blue fruits, from some [...]
Create Completeness
The creative power of the universe is infinite. A single molecule’s destiny is as important as the consequences of the largest supernova. Human potential is subject to this power, but because we are sentient beings, each of us is permitted to choose whether we will struggle against it or work in tandem with [...]
