Friday 27 May 2016

Top Reasons To Use Apple Cider Vinegar Every Day




An apple a day keeps the doctor away is a very famous saying. Now, you can add a new twist to this saying by replacing the apple with apple cider vinegar. A daily dose of apple cider vinegar is also very effective in keeping the doctor away. It is a quick and effective ingredient for your hair, skin, cleaning coffee makers, removing coffee and tea stains from ceramic cups, polishing armor, killing weeds, making pickles as well as used for salad dressing. Apple cider vinegar is such a useful ingredient that you cannot resist the use of this ingredient every single day. It is not just used for helping you out in the kitchen and for cleaning things, but it also has many natural benefits. It is rich in calcium, potassium, magnesium, copper, phosphorus, sodium and fluorine. It is also rich in vitamins like A, B1, B2, C, E, pectin and bioflavanoid. It is such a useful ingredient that you need to use it in your daily routine.
Apple cider vinegar is made by fermenting the apple juice to form hard apple cider. Then it undergoes a second fermentation process where it becomes apple cider vinegar.


•    Using the apple cider vinegar in place of other products in your home will help you to decrease the consumption and dependence on unnatural chemicals in your homes every day.
•    Regular use of apple cider vinegar will provide a healthy environment and surrounding in your home.

2.    Regulates Skin pH
Apple cider vinegar is found to be an excellent ingredient that will help in removing age spots, ace scars, and warts apart from toning your skin.

Procedure:
•    Use two parts of water to dilute one part of apple cider vinegar and spread this mixture all over your face with the help of a soft cotton ball.
•    You can apply this at night before going to bed or even use it in the morning before applying your moisturizer.
•    It will help in reducing age spots.
Warts Treatment:
•    Soak a cotton ball in apple cider vinegar and then using a band aid seal this soaked cotton ball over the wart on your face.
•    Leave it there for overnight and there are chances for the skin to swell when the apple cider vinegar solution reacts with the wart.
•    The wart will fall off and repeat this treatment for a few more days so that wart does not reappear.

3.    Use It For Shiny Hair
If you love to see your hair shiny and full, then you need to rinse your hair with apple cider vinegar after a good shampoo. It is also an excellent remedy for dandruff.

Procedure:
•    Add half a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar in a cup of cold water and mix it well.
•    Apply this solution over your hair after a good shampooing process and leave it there for about half an hour and then rinse it off.
•    Repeat this process several times a week to see quick and effective results.
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Tuesday 17 May 2016

A Father's Lifestyle Habits Could Cause Birth Defects in His Children



New fathers please take note! Your age, use of alcohol and other lifestyle factors can cause birth defects in your child as well as for the future generations, warns a new research at Georgetown University in the US. The nutritional, hormonal and psychological environment provided by the mother permanently has been previously known to alter the organ structure, cellular response and gene expression in her babies.




The team reviewed past research that focused on how a man's lifestyle could cause epigenetic changes in his sperm's DNA that could eventually affect his kid's genome."Our study shows that the fathers' lifestyle, and his age, can be reflected in molecules that control the gene function," said Joanna Kitlinska, an associate professor. "In this way, a father can affect not only his immediate offspring, but future generations as well," Kitlinska added in the paper published in the American Journal of Stem Cells.The findings showed that, if the father is alcoholic, a newborn can be diagnosed with foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), even though the mother has never consumed alcohol. Alcohol use in fathers was also linked to decreased birth weight, marked reduction in overall brain size, and impaired cognitive function.In addition, the advanced age of a father can elevate the rates of schizophrenia, autism in his children, the researchers said.Also, the diet pattern of a man during his pre-adolescence can reduce or increase the risk of cardiovascular death in his children and grandchildren. Paternal obesity has been linked to enlarged fat cells, changes in metabolic regulation, diabetes, obesity and development of brain cancer.Further, psychosocial stress on the father can cause defective behavioural traits in his kids."This new field of inherited paternal epigenetics needs to be organised into clinically applicable recommendations and lifestyle alternations," Kitlinska said adding, "to really understand the epigenetic influences of a child, we need to study the interplay between maternal and paternal effects, as opposed to considering each in isolation.
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Saturday 14 May 2016

Can Sitting in a Salt Room Help in Relieving Asthma?



As the number of asthma cases are rising due to the deteriorating air quality, health experts have suggested a new form of therapy that may be beneficial in treating respiratory diseases. According to them, salt room therapy is helpful and has been tested in various parts of the world. It is completely natural and can provide symptomatic relief to patients suffering from respiratory problems.

“Dangerously high levels of pollution have taken a toll on the health of many people. In this form of therapy, patients are asked to relax in a room with walls thickly lined with salt. Light air is continuously blown into the room, helping the minute salt particles mix in the air which is breathed by the patient," said Animesh Ray, Consultant Pulmonologist at Fortis Vasant Kunj.



According to doctors, the salt particles after reaching the nose and the respiratory tract remove all debris and bacteria. They also help in the abatement of bronchial inflammation and strengthening of the immune system that decreases allergic reaction to pollen.

Varsa, a Delhi-based respiratory expert, explains that the passage of air through the bronchial tubes, leads to widening of the airway passages, restores the normal transport of mucus and unclogs blockages in the bronchi, thereby controlling asthmatic attacks.

Anju Chandra, founder of Salt Room Therapy in New Delhi, says in agreement, "Salt room therapy is a drug-free treatment for asthma, chronic bronchitis, sinusitis, allergic and skin ailments. I am hopeful that this initiative will not just help people with respiratory and skin conditions but will offer them an effective and natural treatment option to fight the rising pollution around us."

Salt therapy is also known as Halotherapy, a spa-type therapy which claims to bring health benefits by surrounding a person with salt in real or simulated salt caves. It also takes the form of salt rooms and breathing through salt pipes, called SpeleoTherapy. Supporters of the salt therapy say that simply sitting in a space surrounded by salt creates a micro-climate that may be beneficial to some respiratory and skin conditions.
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Wednesday 11 May 2016

Can Sitting in a Salt Room Help in Relieving Asthma?



As the number of asthma cases are rising due to the deteriorating air quality, health experts have suggested a new form of therapy that may be beneficial in treating respiratory diseases. According to them, salt room therapy is helpful and has been tested in various parts of the world. It is completely natural and can provide symptomatic relief to patients suffering from respiratory problems.

“Dangerously high levels of pollution have taken a toll on the health of many people. In this form of therapy, patients are asked to relax in a room with walls thickly lined with salt. Light air is continuously blown into the room, helping the minute salt particles mix in the air which is breathed by the patient," said Animesh Ray, Consultant Pulmonologist at Fortis Vasant Kunj.



According to doctors, the salt particles after reaching the nose and the respiratory tract remove all debris and bacteria. They also help in the abatement of bronchial inflammation and strengthening of the immune system that decreases allergic reaction to pollen.

Varsa, a Delhi-based respiratory expert, explains that the passage of air through the bronchial tubes, leads to widening of the airway passages, restores the normal transport of mucus and unclogs blockages in the bronchi, thereby controlling asthmatic attacks.

Anju Chandra, founder of Salt Room Therapy in New Delhi, says in agreement, "Salt room therapy is a drug-free treatment for asthma, chronic bronchitis, sinusitis, allergic and skin ailments. I am hopeful that this initiative will not just help people with respiratory and skin conditions but will offer them an effective and natural treatment option to fight the rising pollution around us."

Salt therapy is also known as Halotherapy, a spa-type therapy which claims to bring health benefits by surrounding a person with salt in real or simulated salt caves. It also takes the form of salt rooms and breathing through salt pipes, called SpeleoTherapy. Supporters of the salt therapy say that simply sitting in a space surrounded by salt creates a micro-climate that may be beneficial to some respiratory and skin conditions.

By: Rohit On 23:37
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Tuesday 10 May 2016

Amazing Prunes Benefits: The Dry Fruit You've Ignored for Too Long




Not a fan of prunes? You’re not alone. In the US, a research found women of ages 25-54 to react negatively to the idea of prunes, so the California Prune Board pressured the Food and Drug Administration to change the name of prunes to the more inviting “dried plums”. And it worked!



Prunes are basically plums that have been dried naturally in the sun without undergoing any fermentation process. “Over my career, I have tested numerous fruits, including figs, dates, strawberries and raisins, and none of them come anywhere close to having the effect on bone density that dried plums or prunes have. All fruits and vegetables have a positive effect on nutrition, but in terms of bone health, this particular food is exceptional”, says researcher Bahram H. Arjmandi, Florida State University.

Meet The Dried Plum

All crinkled and wrinkly, this unassuming fruit is surprisingly packed with fiber and a powerhouse of vitamins and minerals, including potassium, iron and retinol. “Prunes are rich in vitamin K and contain beta-carotene. Each prune (approx 9.5 g) offers about 23 kcal and 0.7 g of fiber. An ounce (28g) can be added to smoothies or trail mixes to add to the fiber and antioxidant content”, says Dr. Rupali Datta, Chief Clinical Nutritionist, SmartCooky. Just one cup of prunes provides 87% of the recommended daily intake of vitamin K, more than 20% of most B vitamins, 8% of calcium and 27% of potassium.
By: Rohit On 10:58
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Monday 9 May 2016

What Causes Appetite Loss During Illness



A new study at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) in California, US published in the Journal of Neuroscience have discovered how an immune system molecule hijacks a brain circuit and reduces appetite when you are inflicted with an illness.



While loss of appetite during illness is common, it contributes to reducing a patient's strength and in cancer patients, it can even shorten lifespan. The new research points to potential targets for treating loss of appetite and restoring a patient's strength.

'Treating loss of appetite won't cure an underlying disease, but it could help a patient cope,' said senior author of the study Bruno Conti, professor at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) in California, US. 'Many times, loss of appetite can compromise clinical outcome. A weak individual is less likely to be able to cope with chemotherapy, for instance,' Conti adds.

Many people recover their appetite after illness. But in patients with diseases such as cancer or AIDS, loss of appetite can turn into a wasting disease called cachexia, also known as "the last illness" because it can accelerate a patient's decline.

The researchers believe the circuit affected by an immune molecule called interleukin 18 (IL-18) may be a potential drug target for treating loss of appetite, and possibly support weight loss for those with metabolic disorders. 'IL-18 regulates feeding by locking directly into the neuronal circuitry,' Conti said.
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Sunday 8 May 2016

Silk Coating Can Keep Fruit Fresh Without Refrigeration



Your favourite strawberries and bananas can stay fresh for more than a week without refrigeration if they are coated in a thin, odourless, biocompatible silk solution, says a study.Silk's unique crystalline structure makes it one of nature's toughest materials. Fibroin, an insoluble protein found in silk, has a remarkable ability to stabilise and protect other materials while being fully biocompatible and biodegradable.For the study, the researchers dipped freshly picked strawberries in a solution of one percent silk fibroin protein.



The coating process was repeated up to four times.The silk fibroin-coated fruits were then treated for varying amounts of time with water vapour under vacuum (water annealed) to create varying percentages of crystalline beta-sheets in the coating.The strawberries were then stored at room temperature. Uncoated berries were compared over time with berries dipped in varying numbers of coats of silk that had been annealed for different periods of time.At seven days, the berries coated with the higher beta-sheet silk were still juicy and firm while the uncoated berries were dehydrated and discoloured. Tests showed that the silk coating prolonged the freshness of the fruits by slowing fruit respiration, extending fruit firmness and preventing decay."The beta-sheet content of the edible silk fibroin coatings made the strawberries less permeable to carbon dioxide and oxygen. We saw a statistically significant delay in the decay of the fruit," said senior study author Fiorenzo Omenetto, professor at Tufts University in Massachusetts, US.Similar experiments were performed on bananas, which, unlike strawberries, are able to ripen after they are harvested.The silk coating decreased the bananas' ripening rate compared with uncoated controls and added firmness to the fruit by preventing softening of the peel.The findings were published in the journal Scientific Reports.Half of the world's fruit and vegetable crops are lost during the food supply chain, due mostly to premature deterioration of these perishable foods, according to the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations.
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Saturday 7 May 2016

Stop Eating Red Meat Daily to Add Years to Your Life




Beware! Gorging on red meat such as bacon, sausage, unsalted beef or pork on a daily basis can decrease your life, new research warns. The findings showed the steepest rise in mortality rate at the smallest increase in intake of meat, particularly red or processed meat.A decreased risk of 25 percent to nearly 50 percent of all-cause mortality for very low meat intake compared with higher meat intake was found. In addition, the researchers also found a 3.6-year increase in life expectancy for those on a vegetarian diet for more than 17 years, compared to short-term vegetarians.



"This clinical-based evidence can assist physicians in counselling patients about the important role diet plays, leading to improved preventive care, a key consideration in the osteopathic philosophy of medicine," said Brookshield Laurent, assistant professor at New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine in the US."This data reinforces what we have known for so long -- your diet has great potential to harm or heal," Laurent added.For the study, published in the Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, the researchers conducted a review of six large-scale studies involving more than 1.5 million with a goal of giving primary care physicians evidence-based guidance about whether they should discourage patients from eating meat.They followed people over 5.5 to 28 years and considered the association of processed meat (such as bacon, sausage, salami, hot dogs and ham) and unprocessed red meat (including uncured, unsalted beef, pork, lamb or game).Physicians should advise patients to limit animal products when possible and consume more plants than meat, they suggested.
By: Rohit On 10:34
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Drinking Cherry Juice May Help Reduce High Blood Pressure




Drinking cherry juice can significantly reduce high blood pressure, particularly in males with early hypertension, to a level comparable to that achieved by medication, new research has found. High blood pressure if left untreated, increases risk of heart attack, heart failure, kidney disease, stroke or dementia.



The findings showed that men who drank tart Montmorency cherry juice -- a variety of sour cherry -- saw a peak reduction in their blood pressure of seven millimetre of mercury (mmHg) in the three hours after consuming the drink.This reduction is comparable to the level achieved by anti-hypertensive drugs, the researchers said.When phenolic acids, protocatechuic and vanillic -- compounds present within the cherry concentrate -- reached their peak levels in the plasma, systolic blood pressure showed greatest improvement."The magnitude of the blood pressure lowering effects we observed was comparable to those achieved by a single anti-hypertensive drug and highlights the potential importance that Montmorency cherries could have in the effective management of high blood pressure," said lead author Karen Keane, lecturer at Northumbria University in Britain.Raised blood pressure is the leading cause of deaths from heart diseases, yet relatively small reductions in blood pressure can have a large impact on mortality rates, Keane added in the paper published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.The team worked with fifteen participants who were displaying early hypertension with blood pressure readings of at least 130/90 mmHg, meaning they were at higher risk of experiencing heart related problems.They were given either 60ml of a Montmorency cherry concentrate or the same amount of a commercially available fruit-flavoured cordial.Blood pressure and blood samples were taken before the cherry concentrate was consumed and blood pressure was measured on an hourly basis thereafter.
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Thursday 5 May 2016

Grapeseed Oil Benefits: Actually Healthy or a Big, Fat Lie?



A few days go by and a new “health food” arrives in the market. In plenty cases, the health claims are spurious and don’t have any real studies to support them. The same appears to be the case with grapeseed oil, a leftover by-product of wine-making. Grapeseed oil is a polyunsaturated oil that is chemically extracted from the seeds of grapes after wine is made.



The 5 “Benefits” of Grapeseed Oil

Grapeseed oil benefits are based on the supposedly high amounts of nutrients, antioxidants and polyunsaturated fats of the seeds. But here’s a newsflash… most of the nutrients and antioxidants (including the proanthocyanidins) from grape seeds are not present in the oil. Let’s take a look at the supposed benefits of using grapeseed oil.

1. Grapeseed oil is a good source of Vitamin E

After the intense chemical extraction process, most of the good properties are actually filtered out. The only nutrient left in any significant amount is Vitamin E. One tablespoon of grapeseed oil contains 9 mg of Vitamin E, which is 19% of the Recommended Daily Allowance. In fact, grapeseed oil contains about twice as much Vitamin E as olive oil. Vitamin E is an antioxidant that helps prevent cell damage in your body and strengthens your immune system.
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Wednesday 4 May 2016

Eating Dark Chocolate Can Curb Diabetes, Heart Disease Risk


Fancy eating chocolates every day? You may soon have the recommendation of doctors to indulge a little as researchers have found that a dark chocolate bar daily could reduces the risk of developing diabetes and heart diseases.For the study, the researchers analysed data of 1,153 people aged 18-69 years old who were part of the Observation of Cardiovascular Risk in Luxembourg study.



It was found that those who ate 100 g of chocolate a day -- equivalent to a bar -- had reduced insulin resistance and improved liver enzymes.Insulin sensitivity is a well-established risk factor to cardiovascular disease. The findings were published in the British Journal of Nutrition. The analysis took into account lifestyle and dietary factors, including the simultaneous consumption of tea and coffee.This is because both drinks can be high in polyphenol, the substance which may provide chocolate with its beneficial cardiometabolic effects."Given the growing body of evidence, including our own study, cocoa-based products may represent an additional dietary recommendation to improve cardio-metabolic health; however, observational results need to be supported by robust trial evidence," said Saverio Stranges, visiting academic at the University of Warwick Medical School in England."Potential applications of this knowledge include recommendations by healthcare professionals to encourage individuals to consume a wide range of phytochemical-rich foods, which can include dark chocolate in moderate amounts," Stranges said.However, it is important to differentiate between the natural product cocoa and the processed product chocolate, which is an energy-dense food.Therefore, physical activity, diet and other lifestyle factors must be carefully balanced to avoid detrimental weight gain over time, the researchers warned.
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Tuesday 3 May 2016

How to Make Iced Tea this Summer, Beyond Lemon and Peach



Traditionally, iced tea is made from black tea leaves. But as of late, many small boutiques and cafes are experimenting with exotic tea blends and even sprucing them up with dried herbs, spices and flowers. Think: White tea with a kiss of rose or acai-mango or raspberry-mint or lemongrass-marigold. Garnishes, brewing methods, sweeteners and add-ins make it really easy to step up your iced tea game this summer, and even help transform iced tea into the ideal mocktail (or cocktail) for outdoor parties.



Mr. Amit Anand, Owner of Mingle Tea says, “A brew of Orange and Mint Green Tea works beautifully as an iced tea for the summer. Not only are oranges packed with high levels of vitamin C, but mint helps you cool down. You can blend it with some soda, a splash of lime, a spoonful of honey and voila! Even a pitcher of Pineapple and Vanilla Iced Tea is really refreshing. It’s black tea, and makes for a brilliant concoction especially if you add a dash of lemon juice”.

The best thing about making your iced tea is limiting the amount of sweetener you add (or not adding any), sans the chemicals. And these cold infusions make for a great solution for people who avoid drinking a hot cuppa.

Now if you believe that nothing screams summer quite like mangoes, you’ll love this gorgeous Peach and Mango Iced Tea recipe, with a White Tea base. It’s really simple, tastes divine (and makes for a perfect picture). Did you know: Studies suggest that White Tea may have the highest levels of antioxidants as compared to all other types of tea? You’re in for a treat.
By: Rohit On 01:40
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Monday 2 May 2016

Summer Special: Smashing Drinks to Quench Your Thirst



Picture this: It's blazing hot outside, you head indoors and race towards the a.c remote. While still trying to get the machine on, you make a giant leap to your next best friend - the refrigerator.



The door is open and as the cool air touches your body, you give a sigh of relief - heaven is here! The very next moment a chilled bottle of cola is spotted. You quickly reach out to it and gulp it down.How many of us are not known to have lived this moment? Summer is that time of the year when chilled beverages are probably most endearing to us. Under hot and humid conditions, our body tends to get dehydrated leading to a constant need to consume fluids. It is important to understand that while our body seeks constant hydration, its source should be healthy. Various medical and health studies conducted in the past have signaled at the ill effects of processed drinks. Not only are these drinks high in calories but are also stripped off the nutritional content and are filled purely with refined sugar. One should always be on a lookout for natural ways to stay hydrated. Apart from increasing your water intake, you can also add fruits and veggies that have high water content - some of them would include citrus fruits, melons, cucumber, etcetera. Yogurt is also an excellent way to cool down when it's hot outside.
By: Rohit On 05:53
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