Allergies are your body’s reaction to a normally harmless substance such as pollen, molds, animal dander, latex, certain foods and insect stings. Allergy symptoms range from mild – rash or hives, itchiness, runny nose, watery/ red eyes – to life-threatening. Treatments include antihistamines, decongestants, nasal steroids, asthma medicines and immunotherapy. What are allergies? Allergies are your body’s reaction… Read More »
When it comes to health, having some kind of exercise routine as a part of your life is essential. But what people forget is that what you eat is just as important. But have you ever wondered how your kitchen can provide you with more than just nutrition. As a yoga exponent, I often understand that while practicing… Read More »
Hint: Blood is the fluid connective tissue that is present in the body and flows all over the body to transport oxygen, nutrients, drugs and other minerals all over the body. It is mainly formed of two components that are plasma and cellular components like RBC, WBC and Platelets. Complete Answer:Blood is the major connective fluid that acts as… Read More »
What is ice? Crystal methamphetamine (‘ice’, ice drug) is a stimulant drug, which means it speeds up the messages travelling between the brain and the body. It’s stronger, more addictive and therefore has more harmful side effects than the powder form of methamphetamine known as speed.1 Ice usually comes as small chunky clear crystals that look like ice. It can also… Read More »
Massage may help protect against high blood pressure, a major risk factor for heart disease. Some studies suggest that getting a massage may help calm the sympathetic nervous system,which is responsible for raising your blood pressure in response to stress.Although research on massage and blood pressure is fairly limited, there’s some evidence that adding massage to your stress management… Read More »
Green tea is touted to be one of the healthiest beverages on the planet.It’s loaded with antioxidants that have many health benefits, which may include: improved brain function fat loss protecting against cancer lowering the risk of heart disease There may be even more potential health benefits. Here are 10 possible health benefits of green tea. 1. Contains… Read More »
TAKE a close look at your nails. Their colour, shape and condition could tell you a lot about the state of your health. THEY get bitten, clipped, filed and painted on a regular basis but for all the attention they receive, do we really take much notice of what our nails can tell us about our bodies? Most… Read More »
Joints are the parts of your body where your bones meet. Joints allow the bones of your skeleton to move. Joints include: shoulders hips elbows knees Joint pain refers to discomfort, aches, and soreness in any of the body’s joints. Joint pain is a common complaint. It doesn’t typically require a hospital visit. Sometimes, joint pain is the result of… Read More »
Dissolving palm sugar makes it easier to incorporate into pad thai sauce. Look for the soft and scoopable version, sold in small tubs at Asian markets. If substituting the firmer disks of palm sugar, coarsely chop before using to ensure it dissolves fully. Equipment Small Pot Airtight Container Yield: makes 2 cupsTime: 15 minutes Ingredients 1½ cups (10 oz.) coconut… Read More »
Licorice is an herb that grows in parts of Europe and Asia. The root is used as medicine. Licorice root contains glycyrrhizin, which is also called glycyrrhizic acid. Glycyrrhizin can cause adverse effects when eaten in large quantities. Many “licorice” products manufactured in the U.S. actually don’t contain any licorice. Instead, they contain anise oil, which has the… Read More »