Do you ignore the small yellow rounds lying in your fridge? Do you not like the citric taste that a lemon has? Well, as they say, it is not just about the taste. Lemon comes with a host of health benefits too! Here are some secrets of a lemon spilled, which will make you include …
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Medicinal Properties of Orange Peels As per Ayurveda, orange peel is tikta (bitter) and has laghu and ruksha guna. Due to these properties, it effectively pacifies kapha and pitta. It is useful in disease conditions originated from imbalance of these two doshas. It improves digestion and removes sluggishness in the abdomen. It helps to remove …
While most people gorge on mangoes during summer, another fruit that should be a part of your summer diet is muskmelon, also known as cantaloupe.Its high water content helps you stay hydrated during the hot season. Having this yellow-orange coloured succulent fruit early in the morning is also good for your digestive system. A great …
Avocados are packed with 25 essential nutrients, including vitamins A, B, C, E and K, iron, magnesium, copper, potassium and phosphorus, which literally make them a nutritional powerhouse. They also contain fibre, protein and phytochemicals like beta-sitosterol, glutathione and lutein, known to protect the body against a number of ailments. – Avocados are rich in …
A for Avocado: It contains more potassium (helps lowers blood pressure) than bananas. It is rich in glutathione, which protects the body from toxins, helps neutralise bad fat and is an antioxidant that fights free-radical damage to cells that accompanies ageing. B for Broccoli: It boosts the immune system and contains more calcium than any …
1. Steam: If your little one suffers from cold and has trouble breathing, get him/her to take steam. Make the kid stand in the bathroom with hot water running or simply heat water in a wide bowl and make the kid inhale the hot fumes for at least 10 to 15 minutes. Adding eucalyptus oil …
GarudasanaStand with knees slightly bent. Now lift your right leg and cross it over your left thigh, and hook your foot behind your left calf. Now, sink your hips down as you would if you were sitting on a chair. Cross your arms at your elbows and wrists in front of your chest. Hold for …
Green tea: According to several studies, drinking green tea helps improve cognitive function. However, don’t have it in excess and stick to one or two cups per day. Salmon: Omega-3 fats found in fatty fish like salmon and tuna have been found to directly affect memory. According to a study conducted in US, those who …
1. Cherries can reduce blood pressure. The fruit is a source of potassium, which helps lower blood pressure by eliminating excess sodium in the body. It also keeps potassium and sodium in balance and is said to prevent hypertension. 2. The fruit is a storehouse of pectin, a soluble fibre that helps prevent heart disease …
Basil: The sweet scent is believed to make men lust after a woman wearing it. Ancient Greeks gave it to horses before breeding them.Cloves: Used in aromatherapy to increase sexual desire. It improves blood flow and body temperature when eaten. Coriander: In the tale, The Arabian Nights, a merchant who was childless for 40 years …