Even a little weight around the middle can impair the functioning of cells that line the inside of blood vessels, leading to high blood pressure. The cells which line the inside of blood vessels are called endothelial cells and are vital for proper functioning of blood vessels. They control the ability of the vessel to …
If you have been diagnosed with cervical spondylitis you should know there is no medicine to cure cervical spondylitis. However, a few simple Yoga exercises can bring great relief for neck and shoulder pain, especially when done regularly.
The difference between Asana and Exercise Yoga and exercise are not the same. Today, most fitness programs teach exercises, Yoga asanas, pranayama, Tai Chi, aerobics, martial arts, etc or a combination of these. Though all of these are aimed at maintaining and improving …
The neem tree is a tropical evergreen tree native to Indian sub-continent. It has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for more than 4000 years due to its medicinal properties. Neem is called ‘arista’ in Sanskrit a word that means perfect, complete and imperishable. Most of the plant parts such as fruits, seeds, leaves, bark and …
Add chia seeds to your water bottle, afternoon iced tea, or sprinkle them on salads, yogurt, and cereal. One ounce delivers an impressive 10 grams of fiber and 5 grams of protein. Research found they can help you eat less by naturally regulating blood sugar, which helps put the breaks on hunger. Chia seeds help …
What keeps the 63-year-old Narendra Modi spirited through this strenuous campaign trail? His aides credit his ascetic lifestyle and regular yoga exercises. Rahul Gandhi gets his energy from his evening runs and his occasional lessons in aikido, a Japanese martial arts form.The two rivals, as with their ideologies, couldn’t be more different in how …
Ardha Matsyendrasana comes from the Sanskrit language; “ardha” is half, “matsya” is fish, “indra” is the ruler (king), and “asana” is pose.
Cinnamon has long been used to cure everything from athlete’s foot to indigestion. However, three of the most important benefits of this sweet spice are its anti-clotting, anti-microbial and blood sugar controlling capabilities. The cinnaldehyde in cinnamon helps prevent unwanted clumping of blood platelets. Researchers have shown that patients with type 2 diabetes, when given …
Parents of healthy-weight and overweight preschoolers are generally well aware of dietary risk factors that fuel childhood obesity, as per study of the families of 150 0reschoolers. When it comes to obesity prevention, the focus tends to be on school-age children and teens, but a growing body of research has found a link between poor …
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A compound found in red wine, grapes and other fruits, and similar in structure to resveratrol, is able to block cellular processes that allow fat cells to develop, opening a door to a potential method to control obesity, according to a Purdue University study. Recent research into flavonoid compounds suggests they may play a key …
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