Our bodies are designed to regulate our temperature. When it’s cold outside, your body makes sure to keep the blood flowing to your core and vital organs to keep them warm. This can change the amount of blood flow to your hands and feet, making them feel cold. This is normal. The blood vessels in your hands and… 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 »
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 »
The nippy weather has us all wrapped in our warmest winter gears, but at times even that is not enough to keep us away from the seasonal infections. Our immunity tends to take a beating during winters and we become increasingly susceptible to bacterial activity. Instances of sore throat, cold and cough are common during these chilly months… Read More »
Do you cook healthy dinners every night, only to have your kids beg for chicken fingers, macaroni and cheese, or hotdogs? Or do you find yourself stuck in a dinnertime rut, making spaghetti three times a week because it’s the only thing everyone will eat? With a little planning and creativity, you can make your mealtimes healthier (and lots… Read More »